MOSCOW, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Russia will showcase more than 750 pieces of new weaponry and military hardware during the Army 2018 International Military and Technical Forum, Russian media reported Friday.

More than 750 units of advanced weaponry, military and special-purpose equipment will take part in static and dynamic demonstrations during the Army 2018 forum, TASS news agency quoted the Russian Defense Ministry as saying.

The number of military weaponry to be put on show for the event is unprecedented. TASS reports said that 500 pieces of military weaponry were displayed in 2016 and 650 pieces in 2017.

The Army 2018 International Military and Technical Forum will be held on Aug. 21-26, consisting of a series of programs including business meetings and signing of contracts, in addition to exhibits of equipment and weapons.