Shoigu’s trip
According to the Telegram channel of the Ministry of Defense, Sergei Shoigu came to Izhevsk to control the implementation of the state defense order by the enterprises of the military-industrial complex.
“In particular, he will examine the production facilities of the enterprise of Kalashnikov concern. It produces precision-guided munitions and light weapons,” the report says.
The ministry announced that Izhevsk Shoigu was accompanied by the governor of Udmurtia, Alexander Brechalov. At the Kalashnikov enterprises, the minister was shown “the latest assault rifles and sniper rifles, precision-guided ammunition and human-portable anti-aircraft missile systems” produced by the concern.
“The head of the Russian military department was shown the technological production process, including the final assembly line of small arms,” the report says.
The head of concern, Vladimir Lepin, told the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation that the Kalashnikov enterprises “fully fulfilled” the state defense order for 2022, both for small arms and precision-guided munitions.
“Sergey Shoigu drew the attention of the director general of Kalashnikov that in the next year “the order of state defense will be significantly increased by concern”. Lepin said that the enterprises will fulfill the task, ”the press service of the Ministry of Defense added.
In November, RIA Novosti, citing a source, reported that the concern has become the main organization coordinating the supply of combat equipment to the Armed Forces. According to him, this measure is also necessary to provide the necessary equipment to more than 300,000 mobilized people.
Putin’s visit
Russian President’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing that Vladimir Putin will visit Tula on Friday, where he will also meet with the leaders of the military-industrial complex.
“Today, the president will address the issues of meeting the armament, military and special equipment needs of the armed forces, especially those participating in the NMD,” the Kremlin spokesman said.
According to him, the head of state will visit the Instrument Design Bureau named after “Academician AG. “Shipunov, from which various weapon systems were made, including high-precision (precision weapons -” socialbites.ca “).
Peskov stated that the Russian leader will meet with the products and said “see everything”. He added that after visiting the enterprise, Putin is scheduled to hold a “meeting with the heads of the organizations of the military-industrial complex.”
The Kremlin spokesman noted that the governor of the Tula region, Alexei Dyumin, will accompany Putin on the trip. It will also show the president the regional status center.
State defense order
On November 30, Shoigu announced at the board meeting of the military department that for 2023 the fund for the state defense order will increase by 1.5 times.
“Next year, taking into account the additional budgetary funds allocated, the amount of funds for the state defense order will increase by about 1.5 times,” he said, adding that it is important to maintain the maximum possible volume of production and organize forward deliveries. to the soldiers
On December 15, Putin called for setting the parameters for the development of the military-industrial complex and the state defense order. He stressed that delays and a formal approach are unacceptable.
“Of course, it is not possible to gain technological dominance overnight. We need to continue to work systematically for the future. In this regard, it is necessary to accelerate the preparation of plans for the development of key sectors of the domestic economy, including the metallurgical industry, the automotive industry and energy, in order to adjust the plans for the development of the military-industrial complex. The parameters of the state defense order, including taking into account the results of the work of the Coordinating Council under the Government of Russia to ensure the participation of our Armed Forces in a special military operation,” the President said at the meeting of the Council. Strategic Development and National Projects.
On December 21, the head of state said that in the military special operations zone, first-aid kit, uniform and shoes should be at the highest level.
“We know that little things cannot happen on the battlefield. Therefore special attention must be paid, I know the ministry is interested in this, but I want to emphasize this again, and first aid kits, food, dry rations, uniforms, shoes, protective helmets, bulletproof vests – everything should be the most modern and at a high level, ”, the Russian leader noted at the extended meeting of the college of the Russian Ministry of Defense.