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By 2021 the impact potential of precision weapons, which are equipped with the Russian Armed forces should increase four times, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“In deterring a potential aggressor, the growing role of high-precision weapons, their characteristics are fully confirmed in the course of fighting with terrorists in Syrian Arab Republic. By 2021 the impact potential of precision weapons for our army and Navy must be increased four times”, – the President said at a ceremony presenting officers appointed to senior command positions.
As reported by the commander in chief, “will increase the combat power of the forces that play a key role in ground operations.” “So, arsenals Ground forces will add modern tanks on the platform “Armata” and “Kurganets” and self-propelled artillery “Coalition-SV” – said Putin.