Abstract
The main content of the study is the analysis and contradictions of improving legal regulation in the field of countering terrorism and extremism. The article provides an analysis of the views of modern scientists that made it possible to identify the main content and directions of activity in the organized and managed process in the field of countering terrorism and extremism, as well as the unresolved problems of this activity to date. The normative legal acts forming the state policy in the field of countering terrorism and extremism are considered. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the relevance of the process of countering terrorism and extremism, which is an important factor in ensuring the military security of the state. In the context of ensuring military security, countering extremism plays an important role, since terrorism is an extreme form of extremism. Conclusions are drawn about the need to improve the legal framework in the field of countering extremism and terrorism.