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Russian military to be armed with advanced weapon system


A file photo of Iskander-M [SS-26 Stone] tactical ballistic missiles.

MOSCOW (BNS): Russian Defence ministry on Monday announced that the Army will receive a number of advanced weapons in 2011, a media report said.

The Army will receive modernised S-300V4 air defence missile systems in addition with Iskander-M [SS-26 Stone] tactical ballistic missiles, new multiple-launch rocket systems, self-propelled guns, BTR-82A armoured personnel carriers, anti-tank missile systems.

"Starting in 2011, the Ground Forces will receive modernised S-300V4 and Buk-M2 medium-range air defence systems, Tor-M2 short-range air defence systems, and portable air defence systems," Ria Novosti quoted the ministry in a statement.

Russia is also planning to buy only advanced and highly-effective weaponry in the future to meet the challenges of modern warfare, it said.

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