Azerbaijan possesses Dana artillery systems, RM-70 rocket launchersSeptember 18, 2017 - 12:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani armed forces launched large-scale exercises on Monday, September 18. In a video posted online, Dana 152-mm self-propelled artillery systems and RM-70 rocket launchers are visible. Both models are produced in the Czech Republic. First introduced in 1977, Dana systems have a firing range of 19 km, with the upgraded version capable of firing at 25.5 km. The system weighs about 29 tons. The RM-70 is a 40-tube multiple rocket launcher with 122-mm rockets. In fact, it is a modification of the ML-21 Grad. The system is installed on a TATRA 815 chassis. The maximum range of fire with standard projectiles is 21 km. Georgian armed forces possess both types of weapons which were used during military collision with Russia in 2008. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |