Business Offers to Fund New Air Defense Systems
In the same interview, Shokhin proposed launching a new investment cycle in the Russian economy through the creation of enterprises producing protection and air defense systems.
Consensus
- Russian business is ready to co-finance new air defense systems for protecting industrial facilities.
- Alexander Shokhin, head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneuers (RSPPP), made the statement in an interview with TASS.
- Shokhin proposed using an investment tax deduction as a pilot measure to stimulate such investments.
- The need for new air defense systems is considered necessary even if the conflict with Ukraine is resolved soon.
- The focus is on developing advanced technologies, including AI, laser systems, and electronic warfare systems.
- The goal is to launch a new investment cycle in the Russian economy through the creation of enterprises producing defense systems.
Points of divergence
- RSPPP is discussing with the Central Bank and Ministry of Finance the insurance of enterprises against aerial attacks. — novaya_eu
- RSPPP requested the government to define clear rules for transferring enterprises to temporary state management due to lack of protection from drone attacks, including definitions of 'untimely restoration' and rules for cases where recovery is not possible between drone attacks. — novaya_eu
- In August, Putin signed an order transferring critical infrastructure objects to temporary state management if owners fail to ensure protection from drone attacks. — novaya_eu
- On 3 September, Putin stated that Russia would strengthen its air defense systems in response to attacks on logistics centers and oil refineries. — vedomosti
- On 10 September, Dmitry Medvedev said Russia is focusing on developing and improving all necessary air defense means for protecting civilian infrastructure. — vedomosti
- On 17 October, Putin instructed the government to approve a program for restoring trade and logistics infrastructure damaged by terrorist acts. — vedomosti
- Shokhin compared the potential investment cycle in Russia to Europe’s auto industry producing rockets for Ukraine. — vesti
- Shokhin stated that Russian air defense is significantly more effective than American air defense, citing military expert Konstantin Sivkov. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Head of RSPP stated business is ready to 'chip in' on new air defense systems — Новая газета Европа
- Shokhin: business ready to finance air defense systems for protection of industrial objects — Ведомости
- Shokhin explained how production of air defense systems can help the economy — Вести