“More than 70% of these funds are directed to serial purchases of modern weapons and equipment. Currently, the troops have received more than 2.3 thousand units of new and modernized equipment, ”he said at a conference call. The words of the minister are quoted by TASS.
As Shoigu reminded, in 2015 more than 1.5 trillion rubles were allocated for the rearmament of the army and navy.
“By the end of the year, the share of modern weapons in the troops will be 68%. This will allow us to continue guaranteed to solve the tasks for the intended purpose, ”said the head of the department.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the share of modern weapons and military equipment in the Russian Navy exceeded 62%.
Kryminform agency reported that in Sevastopol, a parade dedicated to the Day of the Navy of Russia was watched by several tens of thousands of people.