The complete source register, per chapter and per threat card, is in chapter 12 — Sources & accountability. Below is a summary.
All content is compiled from open sources and updated to mid-2026. Order of battle, system values and events are indicative: they change constantly, especially in wartime. The categories below form the backbone of the open-source literature used.
| Category | Typical open sources |
|---|---|
| Order of battle & strength | IISS The Military Balance; Janes; Russian Defense Policy analyses |
| Losses & events (Ukraine) | Oryx (visually confirmed losses); IISS; CSIS; RUSI |
| Weapon & radar systems (threat cards) | Janes; manufacturer/MoD publications; Missile Threat (CSIS); open threat references |
| Reorganisation & command structure | Presidential Decree 141 (26 Feb 2024); Jamestown Foundation; Militarnyi |
| Operation Spiderweb (1 June 2025) | SBU statements; IISS; CSIS; satellite OSINT |
Accountability
This course is a didactic summary, not an intelligence product. Figures are rounded and aggregated; distances in NM, altitudes in ft. Always verify independently before operational use.