Abstract:

The paper deals with the concept of «national security system» and «military-industrial complex». The defense industrial complex is the structure of organiza-tions included in the list of companies operating in the field of defense. The types of threats affecting the national security of the country were identified, including corruption, shadow business, dependence on imports, wear and tear of fixed as-sets. The directions of ensuring national security have been developed.

Keywords: national security; defense industry; threats to economic security; corruption; shadow economy.