The President reviewed modern weapons systems, military equipment, and materiel recently acquired by the Armed Forces of Abkhazia, including assets supplied through military-technical cooperation with the Russian Federation.
Vice President Beslan Bigvava also took part in the visit.
The Commander-in-Chief was presented with an exhibition of equipment and support assets divided into two main sections.
The first section focused on military-technical assistance provided by the Russian Federation. The President inspected specialized equipment recently transferred by the Russian side, including engineering assets, modern support equipment, and nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection equipment.
The second section showcased the modernization and current capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Abkhazia. The Head of State reviewed equipment that has already entered operational service and is being integrated into troop training. Among the systems presented were modern communications equipment, electronic warfare systems, and various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for real-time reconnaissance and situational monitoring.
Badra Gunba also visited the Sukhum Higher Military Command School, where he was briefed on the educational process and the conditions for cadet training, as well as on the activities of the Training Centre. The President inspected the military vehicle park and the surrounding facilities of the Ministry of Defence.
Minister of Defence Beslan Tsvizhba and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Abkhazia Vladimir Savchenko briefed the Head of State on the progress of combat training and the integration of new weapons systems into training programmes.
The President also reviewed the training of specialists and observed practical exercises conducted by UAV units.
“Equipping our army with modern communications systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and unmanned aviation is both a requirement of the times and a key factor in ensuring national security. We highly value the support of our strategic ally, the Russian Federation, whose assistance in modernizing our engineering assets and NBC protection capabilities significantly enhances the operational effectiveness of our units,” Badra Gunba said.
Following the visit, the President issued a number of instructions to the leadership of the Ministry of Defence aimed at further improving combat training and continuing the planned modernization of the Armed Forces’ technical capabilities.