Russia Showcases Latest Weapons at Military Exhibition Amid Ukraine Invasion
Moscow, Russia – In the midst of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is showcasing its latest military weaponry at the Army Forum 2024, a major military exhibition taking place outside Moscow. The event, which kicked off on [start date], has attracted significant attention as the country’s defence ministry announces new government contracts worth over $55 million have been signed.
The contracts include the supply of modernized flamethrower systems, tanks, helicopters, guided missiles, and anti-sabotage boats. Additionally, the ministry has revealed that the army will receive more than 500 types of weapons and over 1 million units of munitions.
According to Vitaly Bulgakov, deputy managing director of a military company, the goal is to create weapons that surpass imported analogues and provide an advantage on the battlefield. “The general concept of our enterprise is the creation of weapons that will be superior to imported analogues and allow us to have advantages on the battlefield,” Bulgakov said.
The Army Forum 2024 has drawn a significant audience, with about 110 official military delegations and foreign companies in attendance, according to Russian news agency TASS. The exhibition comes as Ukrainian forces reportedly advance deeper into Russia, having pushed through the border in the Kursk region just over a week ago.
With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the event has sparked concerns about the increased military presence and the potential for further aggression. However, the Russian Defence Ministry has maintained that the exhibition is an opportunity for the country to showcase its technological advancements and strengthen its military capabilities.
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