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Obviously if your searches are accurate they are not at high enough levels to really rebuild the Russian Army, but there is the question of budget. Where is the money going? We know the money is being spent, and if its not on new equipment, is it on training or RnD?
new equipment at least among the ground forces is probably a low priority. it is easier to use Soviet equipment while Russia develops modern technologies and weapons. If Russia builds to soon and only reaches parity just as the West goes through thier next series of upgrades then she hasn't gained anything with her petrodollars. However if she waits until she has systems primarily electronics and munitions that are truly comparable to the next generation of Western gear then she can close the gap and really make the West nervous.
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