Vladimir Putin submitted to the State Duma draft federal law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Defence and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.

The defence industry’s development outlook was the subject of discussion. 

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov and Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation’s Armed Forces Nikolai Makarov. The meeting addressed the results of the Kavkaz 2012 military exercises, as well as the provision of housing to servicemen.

Vladimir Putin observed the Kavkaz 2012 military exercises at the Rayevsky training ground.

Measures to make the defence industry’s activities more effective, strategic development planning in the sector, and the results of a series of meetings on implementing state arms procurement programmes were the subjects of discussion.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Air Force pilots and veterans on the 100^th anniversary of the Russian Air Force.

Vladimir Putin visited Zhukovsky near Moscow, where the anniversary celebration is being held. The President congratulated the Air Force servicemen and veterans on the 100^th anniversary of the Russian Air Force, and the Air Force Day, which is celebrated on August 12.

Vladimir Putin congratulated current and veteran servicemen in the Russian Airborne Forces on Paratroopers Day.

Vladimir Putin visited the 31^st Paratroopers Brigade stationed near Ulyanovsk on the eve of the Paratroopers Day.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on implementing state armament programme for the Navy.

The ceremony was held at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order decorating the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky with the Order of Nakhimov.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on supplying weapons to the Strategic Nuclear Forces and Aerospace Defence Troops as part of the state armament programme.

Officers appointed to senior command positions were presented and had their senior military (special) titles conferred at a ceremony held in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s St George Hall.

Vladimir Putin submitted to the State Duma for ratification the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on Transit of Weapons, Military Equipment, Military Assets and Personnel via Russian Federation Territory in Connection with Participation by Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Sweden in Efforts to Stabilise and Rehabilitate the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Italian Republic on the Aerial Transit of Weapons, Ammunition, Military Equipment, Military Assets and Personnel via Russian Federation Territory in Connection with Participation by Armed Forces of the Italian Republic in International Efforts to Stabilise and Rehabilitate the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order on the activities of military councils.

Issues discussed included supplying modern weapons and equipment to the Land Forces and Airborne Troops, objectives for the future, and enhancing research and development in this field.

Current situation and prospects for further development of Russia’s military technology cooperation with foreign states were discussed at the meeting.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the graduates of military academies and universities on the successful completion of their studies.