This work investigates how rapid advancements in scientific and technical fields necessitate a fundamental transformation in military doctrine, organization, and weaponry. N. A. Lomov, a prominent Soviet military theorist, utilizes the framework of Marxist-Leninist military science to analyze the intersection of technological innovation and combat effectiveness. The text argues that the Soviet military must proactively integrate nuclear capabilities, cybernetics, and automated systems to maintain strategic parity with Western powers during the Cold War era.

Experts in Soviet military studies identify this text as a foundational document for understanding the evolution of the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) concept within the USSR. Readers frequently note the dense, ideological nature of the prose, which reflects the specific political climate of Soviet military academic writing during the 1970s.