7.38 It is crucial to define strategic priorities for the spheres of education and science to ensure their organic connection with the needs of the state and the private sector, as well as with global development trends. The state will support the Armenian high-tech sector and its domestic and foreign sales by arranging mutually-beneficial mechanisms to attract public, private, and foreign investments. 7.39 The development of the military-industrial complex as a key factor in the continuous expansion of the Armed Forces’ power, economic growth, and scientific and technological progress is a strategic priority for Armenia. In this sector, we shall emphasize state investments and the implementation of state contracts, encourage private investment in the military-industrial sector, diversify and increase the production volume of the military-industrial complex, and the incorporation of the latest technologies in the military-industrial sector. This will allow Armenia to reduce its dependence on imports of weapons and military equipment, and will drastically increase the competitiveness of domestically-produced military and high-tech equipment in the international market. 34 | NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF RA