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Wednesday, August 06, 2014

Russian Army to Equip Ground Forces With ‘Iskander’ Missiles by 2018

Iskander M (SS-26 Stone)The missile brigades of Russia’s Ground Forces will be equipped with advanced weaponry and hardware, including the 9K720 Iskander (SS-26 Stone) theater ballistic missile systems, as part of the 2020 state rearmament program, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said during a teleconference.

“In order to bring Iskander missiles into use, the army needs adequate infrastructure” the minister added.

In 2008, Russia launched the most extensive reorganization of its armed forces in its history. The army command system experienced a major transformation, with the overall size of the army reducing, and an increased proportion of professional troops compared to conscripted recruits.

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