SOCHI. July 3 (Interfax) - Russia will take into account all global trends in the development of military potential and will make relevant emphases in military planning, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"Virtually all leading countries are paying an increased attention to the build-up of potential of their grounds forces, paratroopers and other rapid response forces," Putin said at a meeting, which focused on implementation of the state armament program with regard to the Ground Forces and Airborne Troops.
"Active efforts are under way to enter new reconnaissance and control systems, precision weapons and modern armored vehicles in service. We, of course, must take account of all these trends and make relevant emphases in our military planning," the president said.