Russia's weapons need to be updated, according to Putin.
He said on Wednesday that weapons manufacturers should be given feedback.
The Russian military's capabilities were exposed during the war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia's weapons should be modernized.
"For every item of gear or equipment, we must listen to those who use them and understand how these items perform and whether they are fit for their intended purpose," Putin told his coordination council.
Weapons need constant and continuous improvements to remain effective. It's important that we promote competition among manufacturers and developers.
The coordination council met to discuss issues in the defense sector and other industries.
In August, Putin bragged to foreign allies at a military forum that Russia's weapons were "decades ahead" of their foreign counterparts.
Over the last few weeks, Putin has made it clear that Russia needs to update its weapons production procedures.
On Friday, he told Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu that the military's registration and enlistment offices have to be modernized.
Russian defense companies were advised by Putin to study how their equipment fares against Western weapons, according to the state-affiliated NTV.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revealed flaws in its army's technology and war doctrine.
Western intelligence says that Moscow hasDeployed Soviet-era tanks and weapons systems due to its inability to gain and hold significant ground in Ukraine.
The Pentagon said on Wednesday that North Korea has been providing Russia with weapons.
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