Military
Armenian Government Proposes Extending Leave for Mandatory Military Servicemen
The Armenian government plans to extend the primary leave period for mandatory military servicemen in the ranks of privates and junior non-commissioned officers. According to “Armenpress,” the draft law amending the “Law on Military Service and the Status of Servicemen” has been published on the e-draft platform for legal acts and proposals. The initiative aims…
Armenian Ministry of Defense Denies Reports of UAV Border Violation
Reports circulating on social media, accompanied by a video, claiming that a UAV violated Armenia’s state border are false. This was announced by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense of Armenia on their Facebook page. It is important that the Ministry of Defense conducts information verification to prevent the spread of misinformation. The spokesperson…
Body of Russian Soldier from 102nd Military Base Found in Gyumri
On January 25, a tragic incident occurred in the city of Gyumri, Shirak region. At approximately 5:20 PM, Russian citizen Vitaly Shevchenko, 35, reported to the Shirak Regional Operational Management Center of Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs that a body had been found hanging in a house on Aram Khachaturian Street in Gyumri. Armenia’s police…
Families of 22 Missing Soldiers to Receive Continued Monthly Support of 300,000 AMD
During its January 23 session, the Armenian government decided to extend the monthly financial support of 300,000 AMD for another month to families of soldiers missing during the 44-day war. This program, which was set to end in December, will now continue into January, providing assistance to the families of 22 missing soldiers. According to…
Chief of the General Staff Issues Directives to Strengthen the Combat Readiness of the Armed Forces
On January 22, a meeting of the Ministry of Defense Collegium was held under the leadership of Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces. The meeting focused on reviewing the combat readiness, operational efficiency, troop management, and morale of the Armenian Armed…
France’s Support for Defense and the EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia: Olivier Decottignies
The Chiefs of Staff of the Armenian and French Armed Forces met in Brussels to discuss ways to deepen defense cooperation. This was announced by French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies on his X microblog. ֆրանսիական և հայկական բանակների շտաբների պետերը հանդիպել են Բրյուսելում։➡️ Ֆրանսիան շարունակում է խորացնել Հայաստանի հետ պաշտպանական ոլորտում համագործակցությունը: https://t.co/7rq4756b1u —…
Armenia’s Top General Holds Bilateral Meetings with Greek, Georgian, French, and Swedish Defense Officials at NATO Headquarters
During his working visit to Brussels, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, held significant bilateral meetings at NATO headquarters. According to the Armenian Ministry of Defense, he met with the Chiefs of Defense of Greece and Georgia and held discussions with…
Armenia’s Top General Joins NATO Military Chiefs to Address Global Security Threats
From January 15-17, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces and First Deputy Minister of Defense, led a delegation to Brussels to participate in the NATO Military Committee meeting. This high-profile gathering brought together defense chiefs from NATO member and partner nations to address pressing global and regional…
Former Commander of the Artsakh Defense Army, Jalal Harutyunyan, Found Guilty; Faces Up to 8 Years in Prison
On January 15, 2025, the General Jurisdiction Court of Syunik Province, presided over by Judge Garik Abelian, found former Artsakh Defense Army Commander Jalal Harutyunyan guilty under Article 550, Part 3 of the Armenian Criminal Code. Harutyunyan was accused of gross negligence in performing his official duties during the 44-day war, which led to severe…
RTX’s Raytheon Secures $333 Million Contract for Advanced SM-6 Block IA Missile Production
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $333 million contract by the U.S. Navy for the production of Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block IA missiles. This cutting-edge missile system combines offensive and defensive capabilities, supporting anti-air, anti-surface warfare, and sea-based terminal ballistic missile defense within a single, versatile solution. SM-6 has consistently demonstrated its operational…
Reservist Training Sessions to Be Held from February 4 to April 18
The Armenian Government, during its session on January 9, decided to organize training sessions for reservists. According to the decision, the training sessions will take place from February 4 to April 18, 2025. The objectives of the sessions, the groups of reservists to be involved, their specializations, numbers, and periods of involvement have all been…
Are Armenia’s Military Transport Privileges Being Revoked? Separating Facts from Speculation
Recent reports in Armenian media have sparked controversy over claims that the Defense Ministry has decided to revoke key transport privileges for military personnel. Allegations suggest that free transportation to and from military bases, as well as access to public transport in Yerevan, is being rescinded. This has raised significant concerns among military personnel and…
Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry’s Misinformation Denied for the Second Time
The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan has once again disseminated misinformation, which, according to Armenia’s Ministry of Defense (MoD), does not correspond to reality. Azerbaijan’s MoD claimed that on January 6, at around 2:10 PM, units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions located in the southeastern section of the border. Armenia’s…
Expanding the Reach of Naval Power: The MQ-25’s Carrier Deck Triumph
A significant leap forward in naval aviation occurred in December 2021 when the U.S. Navy and Boeing successfully demonstrated the integration of the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueler onto the deck of the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). This milestone marks a pivotal moment in carrier operations, showcasing the potential of unmanned systems to…
China Unveils Stealthy New Warplanes
On December 26th, a surge of social media content revealed two novel Chinese combat aircraft undergoing flight testing, marking a significant leap in China’s aerospace capabilities. This unveiling coincides with the 13th anniversary of the J-20 stealth fighter’s rollout and Mao Zedong’s 131st birthday, adding a layer of symbolic significance. The simultaneous emergence of these…
