Russian missile and artillery potential will double

January 7, 2017 11:01

The head of the Russian Missile and Artillery Forces, Lieutenant General Mikhail Matveevsky, said that the potential of this force is expected to increase 1.5 - 2 times in the next 5 years.

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According to Lieutenant General Mikhail Matveevsky: "In the composition of the Russian missile and artillery forces, three types of special modern weapons are expected: missiles, rocket artillery and artillery, with combat capabilities 1.5 - 2 times higher."

General Matveevsky also noted that measures are currently being taken to improve the quality of structures and combat elements of the Russian Missile Forces and Artillery.

"In 2016, the construction of the new generation Tornado-S missile launch system with new high-power missiles was completed…

"Anti-tank units are equipped with the new Khrizantema-S anti-missile complex, which has the unique ability to penetrate the armor protection of modern tanks," Lieutenant General Matveevsky added.

According to TPO

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