Armenia planning to acquire precision-guided missile systemsFebruary 6, 2019 - 12:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is planning to acquire modern, precision-guided missile, artillery and anti-aircraft systems, according to the government’s five-year plan. The government to adopt improved resource management and accountability mechanisms, which will offer efficient solutions and help fight corruption. The army will also get multifunctional aviation and automated and robotic air and ground systems. Under the program, the development of the domestic arms industry will be the most important component of security. Measures will be taken "to ensure that the armed forces management system is largely automated, having sufficient operational efficiency, viability, mobility, and technological supremacy for military operations." Top stories 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |