Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has proposed a number of steps to bolster Russia’s security, including deploying additional forces in the country’s northwest in response to NATO border movements and the possibility of its annexation by Finland and Sweden.
Among the proposals put forward by the Russian Defense Minister were:
Formation of military units from forces in northwest Russia in response to NATO’s actions aimed at strengthening its military capabilities on the borders with Russia, and their annexation of Finland and Sweden.
A gradual increase in the age of conscription for military service from 18 to 21 years, for men who did not serve until the age of 30.
Providing a conscript with the opportunity to enter military service on the basis of a contract, starting from the first day of his entry into the service.
Creation of two military departments in the Moscow and Leningrad regions
Formation of 3 motorized rifle divisions, which are part of military groups in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, and an army corps in Karelia, in northwestern Russia.
Reforming the existing 7 motorized rifle brigades and distributing them among divisions in the Western, Central and Eastern military districts and in the Northern Fleet
Strengthening the Airborne Forces with two additional divisions.
Support for each tank grouping by an aviation regiment of 80-100 attack helicopters.
Formation of 3 aviation teams to control the 8 bomber regiments, the combat aviation regiment and the 6 aviation regiments of the ground forces.
Creation of reserve artillery capabilities in strategic directions by forming 5 artillery divisions covering military areas and strike artillery brigades.
Formation of 5 divisions of the marine corps as part of the coastal forces of Russia to support the divisions of the Navy.
An increase in the size of the armed forces to 1.5 million people, including 695 thousand contract soldiers.
Source: News