Armenia to hold large-scale drills; SU-30 jets could make an appearance![]() March 6, 2020 - 17:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Large-scale military drills are expected in the Armenian Armed Forces, during which the new SU-30 SM multifunctional fighter aircraft could be demonstrated, Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said on Friday, March 6, according to Hayastani Hanrapetutyun daily. “During major drills with combat shooting, heavy equipment, including missiles are also used,” Hovhannisyan said. “The SU-30 SM fighter jets could be used during such exercises.” Speaking about the technical capabilities of the jets, Hovhannisyan said the Armenian Armed Forces have for the first time acquired fighter aircraft. “Our main rival has no equivalent,” the spokesman said, “as this type of aircraft performs both defensive and attack functions.” ![]() ![]() As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |