Poland plans to buy U.S. missiles for F-16 fighter jetsSeptember 23, 2014 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Poland's defense minister says his country plans to buy U.S. missiles for their F-16 fighter jets and hopes the deal will be completed this fall, the Associated Press reports. The plan comes as Poland intensifies efforts to modernize its military given the Russian aggression in Ukraine, something that has added to feelings of insecurity in Eastern Europe. Tomasz Siemoniak said Tuesday, Sept 23, that missiles for the F-16s are "one of the most modern weapons in the world at the moment. We really want to have them." He said he hopes the deal can be finalized in October or November. It would then take up to two years for them to be delivered. The deal must still be approved by the U.S. Congress. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |