Regional Security
Special forces units from Armenia and Iran will conduct joint military exercises on April 9-10, 2025. The drills will simulate neutralizing terrorist attacks on border checkpoints along their shared border, with activities taking place in both countries.
Armenia’s Defense Ministry denies Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violation claims, calling them misinformation. No evidence has been provided by Baku.
Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan and Dutch Ambassador Marike H. Monroe-Wientjens explore defense cooperation, building on Munich agreements.
Azerbaijan’s accusations against the EU monitoring mission in Armenia are due to Baku losing leverage to dictate terms, says Swedish MP Arin Karapet.
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…
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij militia forces of Iran are set to conduct extensive military exercises in the coming days, spanning the entirety of Iran and the Persian Gulf. According to the state-run Tasnim news agency, citing the IRGC’s press office, the primary objective of these exercises is to enhance the…
Over the past five years, 66 flights have been conducted between Yerevan and Baku. This information was provided by Armenia’s Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure in response to a written inquiry. According to the ministry, these flights began in 2020, primarily serving the transportation needs of international delegations. The most recent charter flight occurred…
During his official visit to France on December 17, Armenia’s Minister of Defense, Suren Papikyan, met with French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu. The meeting began with an official welcoming ceremony, including a guard of honor and the playing of the national anthems of both countries. At the start of the meeting, Minister…
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. During the meeting, Minister expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and presented details about…
Azat TV reports, that the letters addressed by US President Joe Biden to Armenia’s Prime Minister and Azerbaijan’s President have sparked new discussions about the prospects for regional peace. However, how much can these diplomatic steps bring about real change? Historical Context and Current Situation Over the past three decades, numerous peace initiatives have been…
