Ministry of Defense
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Armenia Refutes Azerbaijani Claims, Calls for Investigation Into Shelling of Khnatsakh
Armenia rejects Azerbaijan’s accusations of border fire and urges investigation into Azerbaijani shelling of Khnatsakh village on May 9.
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Armenia Denies Azerbaijan Border Claim – 10 April 2025
Armenia’s Defense Ministry has officially denied a statement from Azerbaijan alleging that Armenian forces fired on their border positions on April 9. Yerevan labels the claim as disinformation and reiterates its standing proposal for a joint investigation mechanism.
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Armenia Denies Firing Claim by Azerbaijan on Border
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has refuted a statement from Azerbaijan claiming that Armenian forces fired on Azerbaijani positions on the southeastern border on April 8th. Armenia also reiterated its call for a joint investigation mechanism for ceasefire violations.
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Armenia Warns Media About Suspicious Telegram Channels
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has issued a warning to media outlets regarding the activation of several anonymous Telegram channels, suspected to have been created outside of Armenia, urging caution and verification of information.
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Armenian Ministry of Defense Denies Baku’s Statement, House Damaged in Khnatsakh
Armenia’s Defense Ministry refutes Azerbaijan’s accusations of firing first, stating Azerbaijani forces shelled a house in Khnatsakh. Yerevan reiterates the call for a joint investigation mechanism.
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Armenia Refutes Azerbaijan’s Ceasefire Accusation: Seventh Denial Issued
Armenia’s Ministry of Defense has refuted Azerbaijan’s claim of a ceasefire violation on the border, marking the seventh instance of alleged disinformation.
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Armenian Minister Meets India’s Chief of Defense Staff at the Defense Ministers’ Conclave
Armenia’s Minister of Defense Strengthens Armenia-India Defense Ties at Aero India 2025 Armenia’s Minister of Defense, Suren Papikyan, participated in the Defense Ministers’ Conclave held as part of the Aero India 2025 exhibition, where he met with India’s Chief of…
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Evading Military Service: Stricter Punishments Proposed
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has initiated legislative changes aimed at strengthening accountability for evading military conscription. The proposed amendments focus not only on harsher penalties but also on clarifying the role of the military police in the conscription process.…
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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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Housing Program for Retired Military Personnel Extended Until 2026
During today’s session, the Armenian government approved the extension of the housing assistance program for retired military personnel by two years, until December 2026. The program aims to support former servicemen who did not receive free housing during their military…
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NATO Defense College Representatives Visit Armenia
On December 10-11, representatives from the 145th Senior Course of the NATO Defense College, led by Lieutenant General Max Arthur Nielsen, visited Armenia. The visit focused on exploring opportunities and prospects for cooperation in the field of military education. According…
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The U.S. Supports Armenia’s Independence: Meeting Between Defense Chiefs
A milestone in Armenia-U.S. defense cooperation was marked on December 5 as Armenian Defense Minister met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon. The meeting began with a ceremonial welcome, featuring the national anthems of both nations.…
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Court Orders Return of Illegally Transferred ‘Erasx-1’ Military Base to the State
On November 29, 2024, Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court ruled in favor of the General Prosecutor’s Office, annulling the January 13, 2009, sale agreement of the “Erasx-1” military base between the Ministry of Defense and a private individual, E.A. The property, valued…
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Who Is Responsible for Excluding Armenia’s Top Wrestlers from the Championship?
The 37th World Military Wrestling Championship kicks off in Yerevan today, with Armenia represented in both Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling categories. However, the event has been clouded by controversy following the exclusion of some of Armenia’s top wrestlers, including Malhas…