The issues of defense construction and development of the Armed Forces are considered

On January 2, a meeting on defense construction and development of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan was held under the chairmanship of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The issues of further improving the combat readiness and combat capability of the troops, equipping them with modern weapons and military equipment, modernizing existing weapons, military-patriotic education of the country's youth, as well as social security for military personnel, their families and veterans of the Armed Forces were discussed.

The report of the Minister of Defense on the work done to improve the effectiveness of combat and moral and psychological training of troops, the activities of government bodies, associations, formations and units, as well as higher military educational institutions was heard.

During the reporting period, special attention was paid to the military-patriotic education of young people. In particular, over 24 thousand events were held in makhallas, more than 5 thousand young people were involved in the training camps of the "Schools of Courage".

The practice of organizing clubs and sections in military camps in various disciplines, sports and arts for children and adolescents of families included in the "iron notebook", as well as their assignment to brigade commanders and commanders of military districts, has been established.

More than 580 operational and combat training events were also held, in which over 35 thousand servicemen of the Armed Forces took part.

The social protection of military personnel and their family members has been strengthened.

Thanks to the measures taken, the effectiveness of combat training of troops has been increased, the professionalism of military personnel, their morale and psychological preparedness have significantly increased.

A new system of military personnel training based on advanced technologies has been introduced in the activities of military universities.

In addition, special attention was paid to the digitalization of the military sphere. The phased introduction of modern automated command and control systems is underway, as well as the improvement of the communication system.

The meeting stressed the importance of continuing work on equipping the national army with modern weapons and military-technical equipment, as well as improving the military-industrial complex.

The issues of organizing and holding high-level events to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the formation of the Armed Forces and Defenders of the Motherland Day, celebrated on January 14, were also considered.

Following the meeting, the head of state gave a number of instructions on further improving the activities of the Armed Forces and increasing the country's defense capability.