On re-equipment of the Ukrainian army in 2015 will allocate UAH 10 billion ($775 million), the Agency

The total need of the army in funding in the coming year will be 47 billion." The General staff, based on the goals and wealth of weapons, has identified the need 47 billion hryvnias ($3, $ 6 billion. It's a little, but we can't count on more, taking into account the situation in the country, " said the news Director of the Department of Finance, the Ministry of defense Ivan Marco.

As stated by the Agency in the press-service of the defense Ministry, UAH 10 billion ($775 million), or 20% of the needs of the army, is expected to be spent on the purchase of new weapons and military equipment. 62% will go to support the military, including the money supply, wages and food, utility costs, maintenance of weapons and military equipment. Another 12% is allocated for training troops.

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