Putin said that Russia intends to further develop special operations forces.

The President of the Russian Federation On February 27, Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would continue to develop and strengthen its Special Operations Forces (SSO), as well as develop the latest weapons for military personnel.

"Consistent, systematic, systematic work on the development of Special Operations Forces will definitely continue. We will continue to improve the combat capabilities of your units, provide them with the latest weapons and equipment, communications and electronic warfare," the Russian president said during his congratulations to military personnel and veterans on Special Operations Forces Day.

Putin added that efforts will also be aimed at increasing the mobility and efficiency of the Russian military units in order to more successfully accomplish all the tasks set.

In unconditional priority: Russia will continue to strengthen the combat readiness of the army and navy

The strategic course for the development of the armed forces remains unchanged amid rapid changes in the world, the president said on Defender of the Fatherland Day

On February 18, it was reported that the Russian Ministry of Defense a new system of innovative research has been created, development and implementation of the created samples of weapons, military and special equipment based on their results. The new project was named "Voentech" (Military Technology Initiative).