Shoigu: Syrian operation allowed for weapons modernization
According to the head of the military department, the Caliber cruise missiles were modernized following the results of their use in Syria, which significantly reduced the laying time of the flight mission. The order for the modernization of cruise missiles, Shoigu specified, was given by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who got acquainted with the results of their use on the positions of terrorists.
- the minister said, adding that the modernization work weapons are ongoing.
Also, according to the results of the operation in Syria, a decision was made and further modernization of weapons models near 300 was carried out. In addition, thanks to tests carried out in Syria, production was completely discontinued and twelve types of weapons that were previously considered promising were withdrawn from service. At the same time, Shoigu did not specify what kind of weapons in question.
- he added.
- Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
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