OREANDA-NEWS  In 2023, the financing of the state defense order will increase by one and a half times, this will be done to ensure the constant readiness of the armed forces at the level of 97%. This was stated by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at a meeting of the board of the military department.

"Next year, taking into account the additional budget funds allocated, the volume of financing of the state defense order increases almost 1.5 times. This will make it possible to provide formations and military units of constant readiness with weapons and equipment at the level of 97%," the minister said.

The minister also added that it is necessary to maintain the maximum possible volume of production, organize advanced deliveries to the troops. The measures taken, according to him, will ensure the fulfillment of the state defense order at the level of "at least 99%".