Russias manufacturing was completely destroyed by exposure to the free markets during the Yeltsin era, with military manufacturing only being insulated, due to

Russias manufacturing was completely destroyed by exposure to the free markets during the Yeltsin era, with military manufacturing only being insulated, due to national security considerations. Hard to see how Russia might rebuild back this industry from effective zero, though complete isolation will certainly spur the effort - Iran's ability to produce highly effective combat drones, DRPK with ballistic missiles - good examples of what can be done if the internal market is shielded from foreign competition