Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and representatives of the military-industrial complex

Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and representatives of the military-industrial complex

Key points:

▪️The tests of the Oreshnik were successful, and they will continue. The necessary stock of the Oreshnik systems is available.

▪️The domestic school of rocket science has enormous potential. The Oreshnik is not a modernization of old systems, it is the latest development – there is no such weapon in the world yet.

▪️The Oreshnik is not a weapon of mass destruction, it is a high-precision weapon.

▪️Several systems of this kind are in testing, we are developing a whole line of medium- and shorter-range missiles.

▪️The achieved results and the speed of development cause pride and admiration. They showed that the Russian school of rocket science is capable of solving problems to ensure Russia’s sovereignty.

▪️A decision has been made on serial production of the Oreshnik. It will be put into service in the Strategic Missile Forces, and its characteristics will be increased.

▪️The creators and designers of the Oreshnik system will be nominated for state awards.