The author, State Duma deputy A.P. Tarnaev, based on an analysis of information obtained during his work in the State Duma Committee on Defense, outlined his views on the state of defense and security of Russia, showed the need for urgent and specific measures and actions to strengthen the country's defense capability .Tarnaev A.P. - author of a number of books on security issues and socio-political development of the Russian Federation, including: “From the heights of space into the abyss of terrorism” “Piranhas of the Kremlin Sea” “Russia in a tailspin” “Socialism is the future of Russia.”