"A great number of countries, having received a review of [the performance of] our production on the contact line, are interested in purchasing our products," Manturov said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Many countries were previously interested in buying Russian arms, but now the country is receiving more requests to purchase weapons, he added.
After the successful completion of the military operation, the Russian defense industry will focus on adapting to the production of items for civilian use, Manturov said.