Shoigu outlines Russia's military priorities for 2022

by Nikolai Novichkov

The Russian Ministry of Defence leadership met in Moscow on 21 December with the participation of President Vladimir Putin.

Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu reported that the Russian armed forces received more than 5,000 weapons in 2021, with deliveries and overhauls of equipment for the army and navy allowing serviceability to be maintained at 95%.

Russian Ground Forces received more than 2,400 new and upgraded pieces of equipment in 2021. Several new military units were created, including two new divisions (motorised rifle and tank), as well as a missile and an anti-aircraft brigade.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/shoigu-outlines-russias-military-priorities-for-2022

The Russian Ministry of Defence leadership met in Moscow on 21 December with the participation of Pr...

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