  Armenia defense chief talks acquisition of military trucks in Russia August 22, 2018 - 12:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan has met Faiz Khafizov, the Director General of the Russian defense company Remdizel, on the sidelines of Army-2018 international military and technical forum. According to Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan, the two have discussed prospects of acquisition, repair and upgrading of various types of military trucks. Hovhannisyan revealed earlier that Armenia will start producing new AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles, designed and manufactured by Kalashnikov Concern. Tonoyan on Tuesday, August 21 met Director General Alexander Mikheev of Rosoboronexport on the sidelines of Army-2018 international military and technical forum which is set to run through August 26. Related links:   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 |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
