MOSCOW. Dec 28 (Interfax) - Military hardware shipments under the state defense order have increased by more than 100% this year, Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Trade and Industry Minister Denis Manturov said.
"The state defense order's completion is currently at the level of at least 98%. However, its physical volumes have increased more than twofold compared to last year," the Industry and Trade Ministry's press service quoted Manturov as saying.
The government, the Defense Ministry and companies in the defense sector are now working to maintain the appropriate level of providing troops with everything they need based on specific needs of forces and their combat missions, Manturov said.