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30 november
2009
Armed Forces 77

“Despite the overall economic and industrial decline caused by the global economic downturn, the defence industry has grown by over 3% - to be exact, by 3.7% to 3.8% - primarily thanks to state support. That's not bad.”

Vladimir Putin
At a meeting on defence industry issues at the Energomash Research Labs in Khimki, Moscow, November 30, 2009
21 november
2009
Armed Forces 77

"Traditionally the defence industry complex has been one of the drivers of technological progress in Russia. That role should be greatly strengthened and Russia should be guaranteed independent access to critically important defence technology. The Government has identified support of the defence industry complex as a key element among anti-crisis measures. The steps that have been taken have proven effective. I mentioned the overall slump in the economy, which is regrettable, but the defence industry has registered a growth of about 4% during the year. This is the result of Government support more than anything else. In 2010 the state defence order will be increased by another 8.4% to 1.175 trillion roubles."

Vladimir Putin
At the 11th Congress of United Russia party, St. Petersburg, Novemnber 21, 2009
18 november
2009
Armed Forces 77

"Since the beginning of the crisis, we have allocated ample funds to the defence industry, one of the government's top priorities for support. In 2009, the defence industry received a total of 970 billion roubles, an unprecedented sum in the history of modern Russia."

Vladimir Putin
At a meeting on creating a new image of the Russian Armed Forces by equipping them with cutting-edge missiles, artillery and ammunition, Moscow, November 18, 2009
18 november
2009
Armed Forces 77

"The defence industry has grown by 3.8% since the beginning of this year. this was made possible because the Government properly honoured its commitments, primarily its contracts to purchase weapons. I would like to remind you that according to our plans, the share of cutting-edge weapons and equipment in the military must be significantly increased, reaching 70-80% by 2020."

Vladimir Putin
At a meeting on creating a new image of the Russian Armed Forces by equipping them with cutting-edge missiles, artillery and ammunition, Moscow, November 18, 2009
7 august
2009
Armed Forces 77

“As usual, we have outlined key priorities to focus on. As for the armed forces, these priorities include maintaining and boosting Russia's strategic nuclear potential, upgrading ballistic missile defence systems, equipping the army with modern attack, control, intelligence and communication systems, as well as streamlining military infrastructure in key strategic areas.”

Vladimir Putin
At the meeting on state defence orders, Sochi, August 7, 2009
7 august
2009
Armed Forces 77

“We will certainly continue addressing military personnel's social problems. First of all, I would like to emphasise that we decided to resolve the problem of permanent housing for military personnel in 2010, which we agreed on when drafting the budget. It is certainly a challenging task given the limited budget funds, budget deficit and financial and economic problems, but we will fulfil it. Despite the financial crisis, a total of 124 billion roubles will be allotted for this which is 50 billion roubles more than last year.”

Vladimir Putin
At the meeting on state defence orders, Sochi, August 7, 2009
7 august
2009
Armed Forces 77

“Despite the present challenges of the global economic crisis, we managed to maintain the same volume of state defence orders and moreover boosted it by 1.2%.”

Vladimir Putin
At the meeting on state defence orders, Sochi, August 7, 2009
7 august
2009
Armed Forces 77

“The volume of financing for defence-related R&D projects as well as armament and military equipment supplies will remain at almost the same level, which will allow us to continue state military development programmes.”

Vladimir Putin
At the meeting on state defence orders, Sochi, August 7, 2009
6 april
2009
Armed Forces 77

“This year, defence spending will grow by 15% compared to 2008. We plan to focus on large-scale rearmament and strengthening of the personnel potential in the sector.”

Vladimir Putin
Report to the State Duma on the Russian Government's performance in 2008, Moscow, April 6, 2009
6 april
2009
Armed Forces 77

"This mechanism of financial encouragement of the officers who show the best service results was put into operation in January 2009. As much as 100 billion roubles will be allocated for this purpose over three years. As many as 34,000 officers, from company commanders to commanders of nuclear submarines, who show the best service results are receiving such payments, which vary between 35,000 roubles to 150,000 roubles per month. Of course, this is only the first step. I think that by 2012 all servicemen of the Armed Forces should be converted to the new system of payment."

Vladimir Putin
Report to the State Duma on the Russian Government's performance in 2008, Moscow, April 6, 2009
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