Putin on Russia's Air Defense System: We Must Ensure the Destruction of Any Weapons Launched from Air and Space
[Global Network Report, Reporter Zhang Jiangping] According to reports from various media including RIA Novosti, Russian President Putin on the 18th chaired a meeting of the Russian Military-Industrial Commission, where he outlined requirements for Russia's air defense system.
According to information released on the Kremlin's website, Putin mentioned the draft of the new national armament program and the development plan for the defense industrial complex at the meeting, stating that these documents will lay the foundation for the research, development, and mass production of modern weaponry.
Putin stated that an important direction of the new plan will be to improve the air defense system, ensuring the capability to destroy any weaponry that launches attacks from the air and space. Russia will also place special emphasis on the research and development of precision weapons.
In addition, Putin also expressed his views on topics such as Russia-Europe relations. He stated that the external threats faced by Russia have not diminished. NATO is expanding into other regions of the world. Some European leaders have publicly declared that they are preparing for war with Russia. Putin reiterated that Russia has no aggressive intentions towards European countries and is willing to cooperate with them and restore relations.
President Putin emphasized the need to enhance Russia's air defense systems during a meeting on October 18, 2023. He discussed a new draft of the national weapons program, highlighting the focus on developing high-precision weapons. Putin noted that external threats to Russia remain significant, citing NATO's expansion and European leaders' preparations for potential conflict.
- President Putin emphasized the need to improve Russia's air defense systems.
- A new draft of the national weapons program was discussed.
- Russia will focus on the development of high-precision weapons.
- Putin stated that external threats to Russia have not diminished.
- NATO's expansion and European leaders' preparations for conflict with Russia were mentioned.