In this article, the author considers the economic security of the state as one of the key indicators of national security. The author analyzes the phenomenon of the Islamic State, its economic component. It is concluded that the direct dependence of economic threats to Russia from the IS. The necessity of the Russian ASF military operation in Syria is substantiated. The costs of the military operation are given. The economic consequences of the military operation in the Syrian Arab Republic have been studied. The reputation of the brand of the Russian army and other related brands is considered. Conclusions about the military-economic significance of the military operation in the ASF RF in the Syria.