Caspian Flotilla joint force military base to be set up in MakhachkalaFebruary 27, 2009 - 19:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's Caspian Flotilla joint force military base will be set up in Makhachkala. The construction has already been launched, with Flotilla's main missiles to be gathered up later. Dislocation of RF Caspian fleet flagship, Gerard or Tatarstan class missile is also planned. Makhachckala has made provisions for the establishment of fuel and technical services, Russian Media reported, referring to the Caspian Flotilla headquarters. Caspian Military Flotilla comprises more than 100 naval vessels, aviation support subdivisions and airfoil boats, equipped with cruise missiles. In winter period, when the southern part of the sea gets frozen over, the main vessels are temporarily transferred to Makhachkala. 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |