Putin Says New State Arms Program Requires Precisely Calibrated Decisions

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country's new state armament program requires precisely calibrated decisions across all areas of military development, according to a report by the Russian state news agency TASS.

TASS reported that Putin identified the development of unmanned systems and precision-guided weapons as areas warranting special attention within the program.

The report did not specify the timeframe, budget, or additional details of the state armament program, nor the venue or context in which Putin made the remarks.

TASS did not provide further elaboration on which branches of the armed forces or specific weapons categories would be affected by the stated priorities.