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Russian-state news outlets are claiming that local manufacturer Uralvagonzavod will resume production of new T-80 main battle tanks (MBTs) in the near future.
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Russian-state news outlets are claiming that local manufacturer Uralvagonzavod will resume production of new T-80 main battle tanks (MBTs) in the near future.
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