Uzbekistan Unveils Homegrown Armor
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Uzbekistan's president has inspected domestically designed armored vehicles, including personnel carriers and a self-propelled howitzer. The country is developing its own arms industry from scratch, with a factory that has rapidly expanded in the last five years. The visit highlights Uzbekistan's efforts to build a domestic defense industry.
Why it matters
Uzbekistan's development of a domestic arms industry signals a significant shift in its defense strategy, potentially reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and enhancing its military capabilities.
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