Medvedev commented on the capabilities of the Russian defense industry in import substitution

Dmitry Medvedev has publicly highlighted what he describes as major advances in import substitution and production capacity within Russia’s defense industry under Western sanctions. He asserted that Russia has become technologically self-sufficient and that output of military products has increased multiple times. The statements signal Moscow’s intent to sustain and potentially expand its defense capabilities despite ongoing restrictions on access to foreign technology and components.

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