MOSCOW (Sputnik) — He also added would involve combat actions at nighttime for the first time in the history of the event.
"For the first time, a demonstration of naval robots will take place at the Komsomolskoye Lake," Maj. Gen. Roman Kordyukov told the Echo of Moscow broadcaster speaking about the Army-2017.
He added that the visitors of the forum would also be able to attend a simulation of combat at night time.
On August 22-27, Russia will hold the Army-2017 exhibition to demonstrate high-tech military innovation and achievements. The event is expected to gather a number of officials and military experts from dozens of countries. The forum would use several venues, including the Komsomolskoye Lake, as well as the military-themed Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center, Kubinka airfield and Alabino training ground in the Moscow region.