# Combat experience confirms choice to develop Russian Missile Troops, commander says

https://mins.news/en/item/81576

- TASS, 2026-10-01 09:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2195491

> Russian Ground Forces Commander-in-Chief Andrey Mordvichev said the experience of the special military operation in Ukraine confirmed the earlier priorities for developing Missile Troops and Artillery. The branch is nearing completion of its transition to a reconnaissance/fire system integrating reconnaissance, firing, command and control, and support subsystems, with AI and automation intended to increase firepower.

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