Vladimir Putin believes Russia’s new state
armaments program can counter external threats.
SOCHI,
November 20. /TASS/. Russia’s new state armaments program is called to ensure
efficient neutralization of external threats, Russian President Vladimir Putin
said on Monday opening the tenth series of meetings with the Russian top brass
and defense industry executives.
"Now,
we are finishing to draft a new state program of arms procurements. Combat
capabilities of the army will depend on its implementation in the coming decade
and in a long-term perspective. Hence, it is necessary to analyze thoroughly
all our plans," he said.
"If we
want to lead the way, if we want to win, we must be the best," Putin
stressed. "The program’s key provisions are called, first of all, to
ensure guaranteed strategic deterrence, and in the event of an external threat
- its efficient neutralization."
Source: ITAR-TASS 20-11-2017
