President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tula for discussions with leaders of the defense-industrial complex, accompanied by Alexei Dyumin, the governor of the region. The visit underscored the government’s focus on strengthening military capabilities through close collaboration with industrial chiefs.
Putin emphasized the ongoing need to enhance weapon and equipment performance by incorporating combat experience. He requested timely, relevant reports from the meeting participants and invited suggestions on any pressing issues right at the start of the session.
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The President outlined the defense sector’s core mission: to supply service members with the necessary weapons and gear in the required volume and quality within a short timeframe. This directive reflects a commitment to rapid readiness and reliable support for troops.
He also urged improvements to the quality of products, drawing on lessons learned during the special operation in Ukraine. Highlighting the importance of cooperation between manufacturing facilities and frontline personnel, Putin stressed that weapon and equipment characteristics should be significantly refined based on direct combat feedback.
He pointed out that ensuring feedback from defense industry entities to units involved in private military operations is a critical task. Such feedback helps tailor production and maintenance to real-world needs.
According to the president, engineers and industry specialists routinely go to the front lines to assist with rapid repairs and return equipment to service. They also test systems in real conditions to observe how they perform in practice.
Putin expressed confidence that the state defense order would be fulfilled in 2023. Officials noted that the order would continue to cover the production and delivery of weapons, military equipment, and specialized gear in the planned quantities and timelines.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the President wished success to defense-industry leaders and their teams for the benefit of the country and its people, also extending good wishes for upcoming holidays.
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As part of the tour, the president visited the Shcheglovsky Val machine-building plant. He inspected a machining workshop focused on heavy and light armored vehicles, as well as assembly facilities. Visitors were shown components such as guided missiles, mines, and missiles for various weapon systems, along with several Pantsir-S air defense missiles.
The head of state personally reviewed a modernized BMP-2 combat vehicle, climbing onto its platform to inspect the work being done. Workers confirmed that the project was progressing well.
Military analyst Litovkin commented for a news outlet on these BMPs, noting their role in combined arms operations. He described BMP-2 and BMP-3 as central to Russia’s mechanized forces, highlighting ongoing modernization and improvements across platforms meant for offensive, defensive, and mobile operations.
The Shcheglovsky Val plant, part of the KBP Im. Academician AG Shipunov system, is known for producing high-precision weapons and a range of weapon systems. Among its offerings are Pantsir-S and Pantsir-S1 air defense modules, Bakhcha and Berezhok combat compartments, Kornet-EM anti-tank systems, and the sea-based Pantsir-M modules.
During Army-2022, state contracts totaling more than 525 billion rubles were signed for weapons and equipment. The fulfillment of these agreements is expected to bring thousands of advanced systems to the armed forces in the near term.