Military
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Armenian Military Police Reviews 2024 Achievements in Discipline and Security
The Military Police of the Armenian Ministry of Defense has released a comprehensive review of its activities during 2024, focusing on preventive measures, disciplinary oversight, and operational efforts to enhance security and order within the armed forces. Throughout the year,…
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Armenia and Georgia Sign Defense Cooperation Memorandum
On December 23-24, a delegation from Georgia’s Defense Institution Building School, led by Deputy Director Nikoloz Melkadze, visited Armenia as part of the “Defense and Security Senior Program.” The visit facilitated discussions on the future of defense collaboration between Armenia…
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Armenia’s Ambassador Attends Swearing-In Ceremony at Greece’s Military Academy
On December 20, 2024, Armenia’s Ambassador to Greece, Tigran Mkrtchyan, attended the swearing-in ceremony for first-year cadets of the “Lord Byron” class at Greece’s Military Academy (Στρατιωτική Σχολή Ευελπίδων, ΣΣΕ) in the Vari region of Attica. The ceremony was attended…
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Armenian Defence Delegation Participates in Vietnam Defence Expo-2024 in Hanoi
From December 19-22, a delegation from Armenia’s Ministry of High-Tech Industry’s Defence Industry Committee, led by Deputy Chairman Artur Asatryan, visited Vietnam to participate in the Vietnam Defence Expo-2024. The delegation also attended celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the…