Reference News Network June 24 report - According to the Russian newspaper "Arguments and Facts" website June 23 report, Russian President Putin on June 23 at the Kremlin met with outstanding graduates of military academies and announced that Russia intends to enhance the combat capabilities of all branches and services of the armed forces.
Putin said that enhancing the combat capabilities of all branches and services of the Russian military is an urgent task at present.
Putin stated that the marine infantry brigades will be expanded into divisions. This will significantly enhance their capabilities on the battlefield. Putin also said that the fleets will be equipped with new ships and submarines equipped with advanced weapons.
Putin said that the modernization of the equipment of the army and navy will still be a major direction. Nuclear weapons will receive particular attention. For example, strategic forces will receive the "Yars" missile system, while the air force will get upgraded Tu-160M bombers.
In addition, Putin pointed out that the latest intermediate-range missile "Kinzhal" has achieved mass production, and the missile has performed excellently in actual combat. He said that these systems will become an important part of enhancing the country's defense capabilities. (Translated by He Yingjun)
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