Russia develops new weapons to replace Kalashnikov assault riflesJuly 8, 2011 - 19:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Izhmash has launched development of new generation automatic weapons, based on a method principally different from that used in Kalashnikov assault rifle. According to acting General Director of Izhmash Maxim Kuzyuk, the new platform will make competition with modern analogues of small arms possible. Parallel to the development of a new rifle, the plant will continue modernization of AK 200 rifles. Russian forces stared AK 200 rifles' purchase in spring 2010, Itar-Tass reported. 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 | Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. |