MOSCOW, August 5. /TASS/. Personnel changes in the leadership of the Russian Armed Forces, proposed by Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decree, are aimed at accelerating the development, production, and deployment of unmanned systems, military expert Boris Rozhin told TASS.
"Obviously, we see an emphasis on strengthening the development and deployment of unmanned systems in the armed forces. New personnel should increase the pace of production, deployment, and formation of new unmanned combat units, because everyone understands that drones currently play a dominant role on the battlefield. The government is demonstrating that it wants to increase this pace not only to catch up with the enemy – and our enemy is not only Ukraine but also Western countries – but also to surpass them, because we have the economic and scientific capabilities to do so," the expert said.
According to him, the appointment of Colonel General Andrey Ivanayev as Commander of the Central Military District is indicative. Active offensive operations are expected to be conducted under his command in the near future, as he previously headed the Eastern Military District and was noted for his effective actions in liberating considerable territories and settlements.
