Airborne of Russia will receive about 300 units of weapons and equipment

About this in an interview with the newspaper "Red Star" said the commander of the Airborne Forces, Colonel-General Andrei Serdyukov.

“In 2019, the Airborne Forces planned to deliver up to 300 units of basic weapons, military and special equipment, including more than 90 units of modern BMD-4M airborne combat vehicles and armored personnel carriers of the multi-purpose amphibious assault BTR-MDM,” said Serdyukov .

He added that also more than 9.5 thousand means will be supplied to the airborne troops for landing personnel and cargo.

In addition, the delivery of 500 units of satellite navigation equipment is expected.

“Fulfillment of the tasks of the state defense order will allow by the end of 2019 to bring the level of modern equipment and weapons to the Airborne Forces to 67.9%,” the commander said.

Earlier, Channel Five reported that in Russia, before February 20, it was selected for the Airborne Platoon competition.