Engineers of aggression

The Institute is engaged in the development of dual-use technologies, including:
- an anti-icing coating for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs);
- a material for spacecraft as part of a project to establish a domestic satellite internet system;
- a technology for manufacturing turbine blades for aircraft engines;
- the establishment of photonic chip production using silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology, among others.
In addition, Skoltech carries out research and development (R&D) activities under the federal project "Advanced Technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems", focusing on the development of manufacturing technology for lattice composite load-bearing structures of unmanned aircraft systems.
In July 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense included the Institute on the list of institutions engaged in activities that pose a threat to U.S. national security interests and imposed a ban on cooperation with Skoltech and the funding of any programs or research involving the Institute or its employees.
Skoltech cooperates with russian defense-industrial enterprises, including the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), JSC Research and Production Corporation Uralvagonzavod, State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after N. E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI), PJSC Yakovlev, and JSC Central Research Institute of Special Machine Building (TsNIISM).

The Institute operates a Center of Competence specializing in the development of artificial intelligence technologies. The Center includes a Special-Purpose Digital Systems Laboratory engaged in the development of computer vision systems. The laboratory's partners include russian manufacturers of weapons systems used in the war against Ukraine, namely the High Precision Systems holding company of the Rostec State Corporation and its subsidiary, the Academician A. G. Shipunov Instrument Making Design Bureau.
The partners of the Institute's educational program "Unmanned Aircraft Systems" include the Almaz-Antey Concern, the Ural Civil Aviation Plant, and the Kronshtadt Group.
The Institute carries out research and development (R&D) activities under the federal project "Advanced Technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems", focusing on the development of power supply systems, an integrated inertial-satellite navigation system, and a neural network-based optical navigation system for UAVs.
The Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) is also part of a consortium of russian institutions engaged in training specialists for russia's defense-industrial complex.
In July 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense included the Institute on the list of institutions engaged in activities that pose a threat to U.S. national security interests and imposed a ban on cooperation with MIPT and the funding of any programs or research involving the Institute or its employees.

I. N. Ulyanov Chuvash State University provides training for engineering and technical personnel employed by enterprises of russia's military-industrial complex, including JSC VNIIR-Progress, which develops and manufactures various modifications of Kometa jamming-resistant navigation modules for russian cruise and ballistic missiles and attack UAVs.
Cooperation between Chuvash State University and JSC VNIIR-Progress involves the implementation of joint research and innovation projects, the development of educational and laboratory facilities, the organization of industrial practical training, targeted student training programs, and subsequent employment opportunities at the enterprise.
On September 7, 2023, the Global Navigation Satellite Systems educational laboratory was opened at Chuvash State University with the participation of JSC VNIIR-Progress. The laboratory is intended to provide practical training for students in satellite navigation and radio electronics. In particular, it is used to research the resistance of satellite navigation equipment to intentional radio interference, including masking and spoofing interference.
On March 14, 2024, students of the University's Faculty of Radio Electronics and Automation visited JSC VNIIR-Progress, where they became acquainted with the enterprise's production workshops and research laboratories. The enterprise also offers university students opportunities for industrial practical training and internships, with prospects for subsequent employment.
In addition, the University, together with enterprises of the ABS Electro Group, which includes JSC VNIIR-Progress, provides funding for research and innovation projects. On April 4, 2024, it was reported that 11 scientific projects were being jointly funded. In March 2026, university students visited the production facilities of the ABS Electro Group, where they learned about manufacturing processes and opportunities for targeted education programs with prospects for subsequent employment.

The Cheboksary Institute (branch) of Moscow Polytechnic University provides training for specialists employed by enterprises of the russian industrial sector, including JSC VNIIR-Progress, which is involved in the production of military-purpose radio-electronic equipment. JSC VNIIR-Progress develops and manufactures various modifications of Kometa jamming-resistant navigation modules for russian cruise and ballistic missiles and attack UAVs.
According to information published on the official website of the Cheboksary Institute of Moscow Polytechnic University, the educational institution and JSC VNIIR-Progress have a cooperation agreement concerning the organization of practical training for students, which remains valid until January 17, 2030. In particular, the enterprise is listed as a practical training site for students specializing in Electrical Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Design and Technological Support of Machine-Building Production, and Law. The list of practical training sites published by the institute identifies the production facility of JSC VNIIR-Progress at 4 I. Yakovlev Avenue, Cheboksary.
In addition, representatives of the university and JSC VNIIR-Progress participate in scientific events. In particular, on January 23, 2018, the institute's official website reported that Andrey Nikitin, Associate Professor at the Department of Control in Technical Systems and Programming, had participated in the republican competition "Best Young Scientist of the Chuvash Republic", which also included representatives of JSC VNIIR-Progress.

The Institute's activities are focused on complex solutions to problems in the field of nanotechnology, information and telecommunications technologies, computer systems, physics and computer science, including basic and applied research, development work and small-scale production of devices and solutions developed by the Institute.
Within the framework of cooperation on the production of Kh-101 missiles, the Institute is a developer and manufacturer of the Baget 62-04 onboard digital computer, as well as an electronic component base, including:
- 1890VM2T single-chip microprocessors, which are part of the automated control system VSS-1 and the onboard digital computer block "Baget 62-04" of the missile;
- 1890VG5T PCI-VME bus interface controllers, which are part of the Baguette 62-04 rocket's onboard digital computer block.
As part of the cooperation on the production of the 9M727 cruise missile from Iskander-K missile system it is the developer and manufacturer of the Baget 62-04 BTsOM, and also produces ECB (1890VM2T single-chip microprocessors; 1890VG5T PCI-VME bus interface controllers), which is part of BTsOM.
As part of a cooperative effort to produce the 9M723 "Iskander-M" ballistic missile, Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" aeroballistic missiles, the company developed components for the "Baget-83B" onboard digital computer, as well as manufactured the BM2 and 1899VG2T microprocessors.
The Institute's activities focus on providing comprehensive solutions to challenges in nanotechnology, information and telecommunications technologies, computing systems, physics, and computer science, including fundamental and applied scientific research, research and development (R&D) activities, and small-scale production of devices and solutions developed by the Institute.
As part of the production cooperation for Kh-101 missiles, the Institute develops and manufactures the Baget 62-04 onboard digital computer (ODC), as well as electronic components, including:
- 1890VM2T - single-chip microprocessors incorporated into the VSS-1 automated control system and the Baget 62-04 onboard digital computer unit of the missile;
- 1890VG5T - PCI-VME bus interface controllers incorporated into the Baget 62-04 onboard digital computer unit of the missile.
As part of the production cooperation for the 9M727 cruise missile of the Iskander-K operational-tactical missile system, the Institute develops and manufactures the Baget 62-04 onboard digital computer, as well as electronic components (1890VM2T single-chip microprocessors and 1890VG5T PCI-VME bus interface controllers) included into this computer.
As part of the production cooperation for the 9M723 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, the Institute was involved in the development of Baget-series onboard digital computers, as well as the production of VM2 and 1899VG2T microprocessors.

The University maintains close ties with Rosatom Corporation, which directly cooperates with russia's military-industrial complex. University students undertake internships at Rosatom enterprises and have opportunities for subsequent employment.
The institution trains personnel for russia's military-industrial complex in cooperation with JSC Research and Production Corporation Uralvagonzavod, which manufactures tanks and other armored vehicles used in the aggression against Ukraine.
The University actively implements programs to support participants in the so-called "special military operation" (SMO). Preferential admission places are provided for students.
In March 2022, students of the Volgodonsk Engineering and Technical Institute of the National Research Nuclear University MIFI (VITI NDYaU MIFI) organized a flash mob titled "Z - For Victory" in support of the so-called "special operation on the territory of Ukraine".

The University provides personnel training for russia's military-industrial complex. The University has concluded a number of cooperation agreements with enterprises of russia's military-industrial complex, including PJSC S. P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia and PJSC KAMAZ.
Faculty members of the University are directly involved in russia's armed aggression against Ukraine, serving in the russian army, including as volunteers. The University encourages its employees to participate in the so-called "special military operation" by providing a "one-time cash payment to mobilized university employees".
The University operates a "#WEARETOGETHER" (#МЫВМЕСТЕ) headquarters, which collects humanitarian aid for the relatives of mobilized residents of Tomsk. The administration of the educational institution encourages students and university employees to join the "#WEARETOGETHER" headquarters as volunteers.

The University provides personnel training for russia's military-industrial complex. The University has concluded a number of cooperation agreements with enterprises of russia's military-industrial complex, including OJSC Research and Production Association Bazalt, OJSC Joint-Stock Company Tulamashzavod, JSC A. N. Ganichev Research and Production Association Splav, OJSC Central Design Bureau of Apparatus Engineering, OJSC Academician A. G. Shipunov Instrument Design Bureau, and JSC A. Ya. Bereznyak State Machine-Building Design Bureau Raduga, among others.
Since 2023, the University has hosted training courses for UAV operators from units of the russian ministry of defense and other security agencies participating in the so-called "special military operation" (SMO). The training is conducted by instructors with combat experience, faculty members of Tula State University, and personnel from security agencies.
In addition, faculty members of the University are directly involved in russia's armed aggression against Ukraine, serving in the russian army, including as volunteers.
Representatives of Tula State University (TulSU) regularly participate in the Army international military-technical forums. In 2022, TulSU participated in the Army-2022 forum, during which the University signed a scientific and technical cooperation agreement with JSC A. N. Ganichev Research and Production Association Splav, which manufactures ammunition for multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
On October 7, 2022, the Institute of Law and Management of TulSU hosted a propaganda film lecture titled "For Novorossiya!".
On March 4, 2022, the russian Union of Rectors, which also includes Oleg Aleksandrovich Kravchenko, Rector of TulSU, signed an appeal in support of the so-called "special military operation" (SMO).

A leading state-run research center in the russian aviation industry, located in Zhukovsky. The Institute’s main areas of activity include theoretical, experimental, and applied research in aerodynamics and flight dynamics, control systems, structural strength and aeroelasticity, aerothermodynamics and gas dynamics, advanced aircraft, unique experimental facilities, hydrodynamics and aeroacoustics, including developments in the field of nanotechnology, participation in aircraft testing and certification, the design of wind tunnels and test stands, and more.
At the request of UAC PJSC, the Institute conducted research and development work on the Su-57 and Su-35 fighter jets and their variants Su-35S for the russian ministry of defense, specifically on software for the SIVSP-35 airspeed measurement systems.
The Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) is russia's leading aerodynamic research center. Its specialized research center provides the computational and experimental infrastructure for the development of russian helicopters, including military combat helicopters. Employees of the Federal Autonomous Institution TsAGI (FAI TsAGI) are involved in theoretical, experimental, and applied research in aerodynamics and flight dynamics, control systems, structural strength and aeroelasticity, aerothermodynamics and gas dynamics, the development of advanced aircraft, the creation of unique experimental facilities, research in hydrodynamics and aeroacoustics, as well as aircraft testing and certification and the design of wind tunnels and test benches.
In particular, specialists of the Institute have been involved in research and development (R&D) activities commissioned by PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC), related to the development and improvement of Su-57 and Su-35 fighter aircraft, including the Su-35S modification, for the needs of the russian ministry of defense. These activities included the development of software for the SI VSP-35 airspeed parameter measurement system.

A leading russian state research center in the field of materials science, specializing in the development of materials and technologies for the aerospace industry. Its primary focus is on the creation of new alloys (ferrous and non-ferrous), polymer composites, ceramics, and corrosion-resistant materials.
Within the framework of cooperation on the production of strategic cruise missiles Kh-101 it develops and produces materials, composites and components of thermal protection.
The institute developed the KMU-18 carbon-fiber composite and the lightning-protection coating for the airframe of the Su-57 multi-role fighter.
As part of the cooperation on the production of RM-48U strike missiles, it supplies to Salyut JSC 1-VSh rubber components and RSF-250 phenol-formaldehyde resin solution.
A leading state scientific research center of the russian federation in the field of materials science, specializing in the development of materials and technologies for the aviation and space industries. Its primary area of activity is the development of new ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, polymer composites, ceramic materials, and corrosion-resistant materials.
As part of the production cooperation for Kh-101 strategic cruise missiles, the Institute develops and manufactures materials, composites, and thermal protection components.
The Institute is the developer of KMU-18 carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite and lightning protection coating for the airframe of Su-57 multirole fighter aircraft.
As part of the production cooperation for RM-48U strike missiles, the Institute supplies JSC Salyut with 1-VSh rubber components and RSF-250 phenol-formaldehyde resin solution.