In a speech to the Russian Parliament, Viktor Zubkov, recently confirmed as Prime Minister, said that, "I believe it is absolutely correct to concentrate the cabinet's efforts on the growth of such traditionally strong national specialties as the aviation and maritime industries. [...] Another strategic objective - to lift our military-industrial complex. The budget allocates resources for this."
Reuters has a report on the speech.
In related news (pun intended), the Russian Defense Minister, Anatoly Serdyukov, resigned from duty because of his family ties to the new Prime Minister.
9/19/07
The Military-Industrial Complex is a Priority
