China News Service, February 23. According to a report by RIA Novosti on the 23rd local time, Putin said in his speech celebrating the Russian Fatherland Defender Day that Russia will continue to pay attention to strengthening the "Trinity" nuclear force, and the "Zircon" sea-based hypersonic Mass deliveries of missiles will begin.
Putin said that a modern and efficient army and navy are the guarantee of Russia's national security and sovereignty, as well as the guarantee of the country's stable development and future.
Therefore, Russia will continue to prioritize strengthening its defense capabilities.
He said that Russia will continue to mass-produce the "Dagger" airborne hypersonic missiles, and will begin large-scale deliveries of the "Zircon" sea-based hypersonic missiles.
The first launchers of the new heavy missile "Sarmat" will enter combat duty this year.
Putin said that in the next few years, there will be three "Borei-A" class strategic nuclear submarines in the Russian Navy.
The proportion of modern weapons and equipment in the naval strategic nuclear force will reach 100%.
Putin also stated that Russia will promote the balanced and high-quality development of various components of the armed forces based on actual experience, and improve the training system of the troops.
Putin said troops would continue to be equipped with advanced equipment, including new attack systems, reconnaissance and communications equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles and artillery systems.
Russian industry is accelerating the production of all conventional weapons series, and advanced weapons for the Army, Navy and Aerospace Forces are gradually being put into mass production.
February 23 was the Army Day of the Soviet Union. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia changed this holiday to Defender of the Fatherland Day.