Аннотация:At present, the intensity of discussion of new methods of military and non-military interstate confrontation has intensified. One of the new concepts is the so-called "hybrid war". ManyWestern theorists attribute to our country authorship and active use of this approach in modern conditions.The article analyzes the main components of "hybrid" actions and, based on the analysis ofhistorical experience, concluded that these approaches have deep historical roots. This is not about classic mercenaries, namely, "hybrid" actions, when the customer is hiding and the purpose of attracting hired formations, and military actions are accompanied by massive information attacks.Examples of such actions, as shown by historical analysis, can be found already in wars of theXV−XVII centuries. And the leader in their organization was not our country, but the states of the Anglo-Saxon bloc. Based on the analysis of the experience of wars and armed conflicts, the conclusion is drawn that the threat of "hybrid" action is extremely urgent now and in the Foreseeable future. Moreover, in the long term, other approaches to the organization of interstate confrontation, encountered earlier in history, but taking into account the new conditions for the development of civilization, may be used. A conclusion is drawn on the need to ensure Russia's readiness for such threats