Pentagon adds 33 Russian institutions to US security threat list

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Pentagon adds 33 Russian institutions to US security threat list

The Pentagon on Thursday published an updated list of foreign organizations deemed a threat to US national security, adding 33 Russian academic institutions including Moscow State University and Bauman Technical University. The list, mandated by Section 1286 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, targets entities in Russia, China and Iran to prevent unauthorized technology transfer.

List Composition

The 2025 fiscal year list (Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025) includes 130 academic and research institutions from Russia, China and Iran. Among the 33 Russian entities are Moscow State University, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Higher School of Economics, Moscow Aviation Institute, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and the Kurchatov Institute. The Pentagon stated these institutions engage in activities that increase the likelihood of misappropriation of US government-funded research.

Funding Restrictions

Starting fiscal year 2026 (Oct 1, 2025), the Pentagon is prohibited from funding fundamental research involving any entity on the list. The ban covers grants, contracts and other financial support, and extends to all employees of listed institutions. US researchers must disclose all ties to these organizations and any involvement with foreign talent recruitment programs, with non-compliance potentially violating federal law.

Advisory for Researchers

The Pentagon recommends US researchers, academic institutions and industry representatives exercise extreme caution when considering collaboration, funding or data exchange with any listed entity. Cooperation with individuals linked to listed organizations poses compliance risks and may affect eligibility for federal funding.

What's Next

The restrictions take effect October 1, 2025, barring Pentagon funding for joint research with listed institutions. It remains unclear how US universities will adjust existing partnerships or whether additional entities will be added in future updates.

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Pentagon adds 33 Russian institutions to US security threat list

List Composition

Funding Restrictions

Advisory for Researchers

What's Next

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