29.12.2011
The modernization of the Belarusian Armed Forces conforms to the interests of the Union State combat readiness. Ivan Dyrman, Major-General, undersecretary of defense for weapons, announced at the anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) "Tor-M2" reception ceremony by the 120th anti-aircraft brigade in Baranovichi."Tor-M2" - a formidable modern weapon, which greatly enhance the combat capabilities of the Belarusian Air Force and Air Defense Forces "- the deputy minister said. According to him, the supply of new air defense system was held in accordance with the plan of modernization of the Belarus Armed Forces."Recently, we have made considerable progress in the development of the modernization of our armed forces, including intelligence units, radar units, air defense forces," - Major-General said. He also added that now pays great attention to the development of unmanned aircraft systems."In the current international situation, when the world is bloodshed, more than ever a relevant question was to maintain combat readiness of the Armed Forces" - summed Ivan Dyrman.SAM battery had arrived, "Tor-M2" - the first battalion of two batteries, which in 2012 will be armed with air defense and air force in Belarus.
In accordance with existing agreements complexes of the same modifications that are currently in service in Russia were delivered to Belarus.