The implementation of the programme to purchase new weapons for the army and the construction of housing for servicemen were the subjects of discussion.
Dmitry Medvedev was also shown new military uniforms for servicemen of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation Collective Rapid Reaction Force (CSTO CRRF).
All CSTO CRRF units will be wearing a new Russian-made uniform during the active phase of military exercises in Kazakhstan in mid-October.
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Beginning of Meeting with Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov
October 8, 2009