Putin demands accelerated development amid weapons gap
Vladimir Putin revealed that despite an increase in arms production, Russia still lacks certain types of weapons. He has issued an order to accelerate the development of advanced weapons, including drones.
What do you need to know?
- Russian Armed Forces: Vladimir Putin admitted that despite ramping up arms production, Russia still lacks some types of weapons.
- Arms Production: In the past year, Russian soldiers received over 4,000 armoured vehicles, 180 planes and helicopters, and more than 1.5 million drones of various types.
Putin spoke with arms industry representatives
During a meeting with arms industry representatives, Vladimir Putin disclosed that the Russian armed forces are lacking some types of weapons. Although arms production increased significantly last year, not all needs were met.
"I know very well, and many here who are participating in our meeting ... these weapons are still lacking," said Putin.
He also mentioned that he has issued an order to accelerate work on developing advanced weapons, including drones. He opined that integrating artificial intelligence technology into the military would yield substantial benefits.
Russian military equipment
Russian soldiers received a significant amount of military equipment last year. Among the resources delivered were over 4,000 armoured vehicles, 180 planes and helicopters, and more than 1.5 million drones of various types.
Despite these deliveries, Putin emphasized that shortages still exist in some areas of armaments.
