Russian Defense Ministry announces plans to purchase tanks
In the coming years, the Russian Defense Ministry will annually purchase 200 different upgraded vehicles, said deputy head of the military department of the Russian Federation Yuri Borisov.
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"The task (of "Uralvagonzavod" - Russia's state-owned arms exporter) is to fulfill all state defense orders. In the coming years, we will annually purchase an average of about 200 tanks of various modifications," Borisov said on Friday during a visit to the company.
According to him, "Uralvagonzavod" is now successfully solving import substitution problems.
"In addition, it is necessary not to interfere with the May 9 holiday: it is necessary to prepare all tanks in time for the holiday. If there are new tanks, it is necessary to show off combat vehicles (BMPT). Incidentally, this was proven during the Syrian conflict…" - Mr. Borisov said.
He added that the factory also has export contracts and plans to complete them on time.
