Armenia to produce ballistic helmets, anti-thermal imaging uniformsJuly 22, 2021 - 18:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Production of ballistic helmets, body armor and special tactical anti-thermal imaging uniforms will be established in Armenia. By the decision of the Armenian government approved on Thursday, July 22, VOLVERIN LLC will be exempted from customs duties on the import of technological equipment and raw materials necessary for the implementation of the investment program. The materials and equipment will also be used for the production of auxiliary parts for hunting, tactical and military weapons and fire targets. 2.3 billion drams ($ 4.7 million) will be invested in the program, which will create 12-16 new jobs with an average salary of up to AMD 304,000. 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 | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |