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The Russian armed forces receive new laser complexes "Peresvet". They were announced in the spring by President Vladimir Putin, but detailed information on new weapons are now classified.
This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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In the Russian department, the laser complexes "Peresvet" arrived on an experimental combat mission on December 1 – they are based on new physical principles. At the same time, the complexes began to be sent to the Russian armed forces in 2017 as part of the state's weapons program.
"Peresvit" complexes are more likely to perform anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense functions. However, detailed information on new weapons is kept secret. However, the RF Ministry of Defense says that "the army is developing new weapons and making military calculations".
In addition, the BBC, referring to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, said that the weapon would be ready to be used in real combat conditions.
Gerasimov also said that mass production of the Avangard missile complex had been launched in Russia, with a missile equipped with a winged unit.
By the way, the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, said that the Russian Federation strongly increased the number of its troops and armed vehicles along the border with Ukraine and in the occupied territories Crimea. Ukraine is currently taking all measures to prevent their intrusion on a large scale.
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