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22Aug15

Over 8,000 pieces of weaponry to enter service in Russia's Western Military District

The troops of Russia's Western Military District will receive more than 8,000 newest pieces of weaponry and military equipment by the year-end, chief spokesperson Oleg Kotchetkov has told reporters.

The forces will get Sukhoi Su-35S (NATO reporting name Flanker-E) supermaneuverable multirole fighters, Mi-28N helicopters, Tornado-G multiple rocket launchers, S-400 new generation anti-aircraft weapon systems, Pantsir-S weapon systems and T-72B3 tanks.

Saturday marks the 151th anniversary since the establishment of the Western Military District.

[Source: Itar Tass, Moscow, 22Aug15]
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