Russian defense sector working to ramp up drone production - minister

ST. PETERSBURG. June 16 (Interfax) - The Russian defense sector is working to ramp up drone production, Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said.

"This includes drones," Manturov told Interfax in response to a question on where efforts will be doubled to compensate for the deficit of modern weapons.

"This is actively developing, there are many orders, we are focusing on this area, and will be developing it to the fullest," he said.