ArmInfo.Russia plans to supply new weapon systems, including rotaries and defense systems to CSTO countries in 2017, FSMTC Head Dmitriy Shugayev stated. "In 2017 Russia will continue to supply defense industry production in accordance to above mentioned agreements (agreement on cooperation in defense area with Belarus, Armenia and Kazakhstan). First of all, this is air material, particularly rotaries, anti air defense systems and Armored Vehicle," Shugayev said, Sputnik reports.
In his turn, CSTO General Secretary chairman Valeriy Semerikov informed that CSTO during next years can implement the plan, considering free supply of armament to fast reacting forces with armament. " The plan, which provides types of military equipment and products, as well as the terms of supply to particular state, has been prepared and almost coordinated with all the countries. It was expected that it would enter into force in 2015-2016. However, due to such problems as crisis, sanctions and others, we decided to stop the implementation of this plan, but only with respect to irrevocable supplies," Semerikov said, adding that total renewal of plan implementation is possible in 2018-2019.
To note, from May 20 to 22 an exhibition of MILEX armament and military equipment is being held in Minsk. The organizer of the exhibition is state military-industrial committee of Belarus. 150 companies' participation from 6 states is planned this year, as well as 55 delegations from 27 countries. Official Russian delegation was led by FSMTC Director Dmitriy Shugayev. The theme of the exhibition is armament and military equipment of ground forces, air force and naval forces, anti air defense forces, technical means and systems for providing troops, modernization and repair of military equipment and weapons, equipment and technologies for the utilization of weapons, military equipment and ammunition. CSTO General Secretary Yuri Khachaturov is also participating the exhibition.