Stratfor publishes a  five-part series on Russia’s military modernization. 

Part 1 – To replace or update its vast inventory of aging materiel, Russia’s military needs a large budget increase.

Part 2 – Russia’s evolving national security strategy led to the development of a more focused military doctrine.

Part 3 – This installment examines Moscow’s modernization and reorganization efforts to date.

Part 4 – The State Armament Program 2020 is meant to help Russia’s military replace its dated materiel with advanced hardware….

Part 5 – Russia faces numerous constraints in its efforts to make its military more modern and robust.