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Shoigu Demands Almaz-Antey Produce Modern Radar Systems 24/7

The state-run firm produces weapons for Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has called for the firm to increase production of radar systems in "24/7 mode", the press service of the ministry said on Wednesday.
"The Russian defense minister demanded from the corporation's management to organize round-the-clock work of the enterprise, in the 24/7 mode," the ministry stated.
Moreover, Shoigu set a task of increasing production and repair of radar detection equipment used in the special military operation in Ukraine, the press service reported.

"Based on the results of the work, Army General Sergei Shoigu held a meeting with the management of the enterprise and the relevant military officials. The minister set a task to increase production and repair of radar detection equipment used in the interests of a special military operation," the ministry noted.

According to the ministry, general director of the Almaz-Antey VKO Concern Yan Novikov, reported to Shoigu on increasing production rates and supplies of modern counter-battery warfare equipment to the units of the Russian Armed Forces "performing tasks in the special military operation zone."

"The head of the enterprise reported to the minister of defense of the Russian Federation that due to the reconstruction and technical re-equipment carried out over the past two years, the potential production capacity for the entire range of products has increased many times. Effective engineering solutions and increase in working shifts allowed to improve the quality of production and reduce the time indicators of its production," the ministry reported.

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In addition, Novikov mentioned that Almaz-Antey has mastered serial production of the newest means of reconnaissance of firing positions.

"The serial production of the latest models of radar means of reconnaissance of firing positions has been mastered," the ministry quoted Novikov as saying.

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