The Russian Navy said its entire naval infantry will be fully re-armed with advanced weaponry by 2015.

The naval infantry will receive T-90 tanks, BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles and BTR-82A armoured personnel carriers.

In addition, a number of BRDM-3 armoured reconnaissance vehicles, 120mm 2C31 Vena self-propelled guns, modernised air defence systems and small arms will also be procured.

The naval infantry consists of 12,000 personnel from three brigades, two independent regiments and two independent battalions.

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Russia’s naval infantry from the Pacific Fleet participates in Russia’s anti-piracy missions in the Gulf of Aden.