armament

"Russia's state armament programmes also suggest its production capacity for a system like Avangard is limited," he argues.

The joint investigation revealed that files compiled by Sepa, a government pollution watchdog, stated the navy failed to properly maintain a network of 1,500 water pipes at the Coulport armaments depot.

It has also created the new post of national armaments director and established a new Military Strategic Headquarters.

Among the armaments reported to have been placed on pause were Patriot interceptor missiles and precision artillery shells.

Among the armaments reported to have been placed on pause last week were Patriot air defence missiles and precision artillery shells.