Putin Says Russia Boosted BMP and BTR Production 3.7 Times Since 2022
He framed the increase as a state-programmed response to wartime demand for light armored vehicles.
Overview
- The claim was delivered on December 26 at a meeting on the state armament program.
- Putin cited light-armored categories—BMP infantry fighting vehicles and BTR armored personnel carriers—as the focus of the increase.
- He said these products are among those described as especially in demand during the special military operation.
- The 3.7-fold figure reflects a comparison of 2025 output with levels recorded in 2022.
- RIA Novosti reported the remarks as an official statement without presenting independent verification of the production numbers.