The genuine globalisation of technology and R&D has yet to be widely implemented and integrated into manufacturing technology. This is evidenced by the Russian experience which is reported upon in this e-book. The aim of this e-book is to provide a glimpse from inside Russia of the way in which the types of global networks which have previously been reported upon do not always capture the complexities associated with the globalization of technology and R&D. The e-book illustrates that, despite the fact that contemporary Russia possesses world-class science and technology capabilities which were developed with extensive state resources under the Soviet system, these capabilities have not always been exploited on the world stage and converted into successful innovations. A vivid illustration comes from a 2005 trade mission to Russia to de-velop research in the area of microwave power by the UK's DTI. Reporting upon the results of the visit, participants of the mission concluded that Russia maintains a significant capability in the de-sign and manufacture of high power microwave devices and systems; the country retains a desire and ability to initiate innovative projects and that there are many opportunities for co-operation.