Part 12/14:
The Irony of Promised Technological Supremacy
The Uran-9 saga exemplifies Russia’s pattern of overpromising and underdelivering in military innovation. Initially praised by Putin and defense officials, the vehicle became emblematic of lofty ambitions crushed by technical shortcomings. The Kremlin’s refusal to publicly admit failure only worsens the perception of mismanagement and waste.
Similarly, other high-profile Russian military projects have faced similar fates. For example, the T-90M tanks—once proclaimed as the best in the world—fared poorly in Ukraine, often failing to withstand modern anti-tank weaponry. The nuclear-powered cruiser Admiral Nakhimov, after decades of inactivity and safety concerns, was recommissioned amid ongoing hazards.