Russian govt to take control of key projects to replace foreign software
NIZHNY NOVGOROD. June 4 (Interfax) - The Russian government has identified a list of key projects to replace foreign software with domestic analogs that will be placed under special control.
This was discussed at a meeting that the government's chief of staff, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko held with the heads of industrial competency centers (ICC) at the CIPR-2025 conference.
These projects will be designated "flagship" projects that have strategic importance for Russia's technological independence, particularly in industry and the military-industrial complex, Grigorenko was reported as saying by his office.
Criteria for selecting "flagship" projects will include how critical the development of the software is for a sector, the ability to use the software in critical information infrastructure (CII), applications for the defense sector and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, meaning comprehensive solutions for designing and manufacturing complex equipment.
The "flagship" projects include an integrated information environment for PLM for space corporation Roscosmos that will make it possible to integrate all the stages of developing a product in a unified system and optimize the processes of developing and manufacturing rockets and space equipment.
Another initiative is an information system for manufacturing aircraft commissioned by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to replace foreign software, Grigorenko said. It will make it possible to digitalize control over all product lifecycle stages and increase the efficiency of R&D.
"Advanced technological solutions are being created under the ICCs to strengthen Russia's sovereignty. We are currently placing the main focus on developing 'heavy software.' This refers foremost to the introduction of product lifecycle management systems. These integrated solutions make it possible to efficiently management all stages, from design to mass production, in key sectors of industry: aircraft manufacturing, shipbuilding, the automotive and rocket and space industries," Grigorenko said.
"It is fundamentally important that all projects, both those financed with grants and corporate initiatives, be implemented on schedule and successfully introduced into manufacturing processes. In this case the priority is not the source of financing, but the achievement of measurable practical results," Grigorenko said.
He said ICC projects have already demonstrated their effectiveness and strong results. These centers are now working on about 200 projects to replace foreign software with Russian solutions. They are being financed by both grant support from the government and investments by the companies developing them.
The initiatives are divided into two implementation phases. The first wave, which began in 2022, includes about 150 projects, of which more than 40% have now been fully completed. The latter include 59 projects funded by participants themselves and seven grant projects.
A second wave launched in May 2025 consists of another 49 projects, including 17 with state funding and 32 with corporate financing.
