“RIA Novosti”: “Kalashnikov” appointed coordinator of the supply of combat equipment for the army

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has appointed the Kalashnikov concern as a consolidated data integrator and coordinator of the supply of elements of military equipment for the Russian army, a source said. “RIA News”. Now suppliers – dozens of public and private companies and individual entrepreneurs – will report to the concern on the supply of body armor, helmets and other products.

A source from the Russian state agency claims that the decision was made to provide the Ministry of Defense with combat equipment in the face of “unprecedented challenges associated with a special military operation and providing all the necessary mobilized.” According to the interlocutor of RIA Novosti, the entire system operates “in the most stressful conditions.” “Judge for yourself – over the past five years, 300,000 sets of combat equipment have been delivered to the Russian army, and now, as part of partial mobilization, we have received over 300,000 new fighters in just one month. All of them need to be dressed and equipped,” he explained.

Now, as stated, the supply of combat equipment is under the strict control of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The department chose the Kalashnikov concern as the executor of the task, because it includes the Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering. This enterprise acted as the lead one for the projects of equipping the soldier of the future first and second generations “Barmitsa” and “Warrior”.

After the start of mobilization, those called up for service reported problems with equipment. Regional authorities began to provide assistance in its purchases. To save money, the subjects began to cancel New Year’s events, after which the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation declaredthat the army is provided with everything necessary. However, the problem recognized in the Kremlin.

President Vladimir Putin November 10 instructed in four days to bring the army’s security standards in line with the real needs that arise during the military operation in Ukraine. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu have been appointed responsible for the execution of the order. In addition, the head of state demanded to ensure the exchange of data between the participants in the military operation and weapons manufacturers.

About the problems with the equipment of the Russian military – in the material “Kommersant” “With the appearance of serviceable ammunition”.

Leonid Uvarchev