Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a significant increase in the need for weapons in connection with the conduct of a special military operation (SVO) and an increase in the number of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. RIA News.
At a meeting of the military-industrial commission, he made a proposal to evaluate the progress of work on the draft state armament program until 2034.
“Of course we must look forward, beyond the horizon,” the head of state said.
He noted that this is one of the main strategic planning documents of fundamental and decisive importance for strengthening the security and defense capacity of the Russian Federation. As the President noted, the implementation of the state program makes it possible to develop the technical and combat potential of all security forces.
“Due to many factors, the need for weapons, military and special equipment is increasing significantly. It is clear what we are talking about here and what factors we are talking about; “This is connected with the conduct of a special military operation, unprecedented sanctions pressure on Russia and the growth in the size of our armed forces, the emergence of new units and formations,” Putin said.
In this context, he instructed to clarify the data of the draft state program.
“It is necessary to clarify the initial data for the creation of the draft program and the volume of resource support,” the Russian leader said.
Before that, Denis Manturov, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation statedthat the enterprises of the military-industrial complex (DIC) have reached a level where the monthly supply of weapons exceeds the total order for the entire year 2022.
Putin before said About the future of the army in Russia.
Source: Gazeta
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