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Russia ratifies Unified Air Defense System agreement with Armenia

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Today Russia’s State Duma has ratified an agreement between Armenia and Russia on the creation of   Unified Regional Air Defense System in the Caucasian region of the collective security. TASS Russian news agency reports.

As the source reports, the main issues of the unified system are to organize and maintain air defense combat duty in the Caucasian region of the collective security, to support the combat management system, as well as to keep the weaponry and the military hardware of the Unified Air Defense System on alert in order to use them.

The joint activities of the troops of the forces included in the Unified Regional Air Defense System and the other regional air defense systems will be coordinated by the commander in chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces and the general management will be carried out by the commander of the troops of the southern military district of Russia.

 

Source Panorama.am

Armenian-Russian agreement on joint force to enable Armenia to improve supervision of Russian military base – Hrant Melik Shahnazaryan

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armenia-russia-agreementBy signing an Armenian-Russian agreement on joint armed force Armenia will not face any sovereignty-related problems, political scientist Hrant Melik-Shahnazaryan told Tert.am.

In fact, the armed force has operated for a long period, and the new agreement will give new impetus to bilateral cooperation.
“I think by signing the agreement Armenia attempts to tighten its supervision of the Russian military base in Armenia. I think there was a need to resolve technical problems by means of such an agreement. We find ourselves in some controversial situations involving the military base, and the Armenian side cannot be properly involved in the process,” Mr Melik-Shahnazaryan said.

The agreement will not cause any problems to Armenia’s sovereignty unless any border tension occurs. Nor any problems are expected in terms of aid to Nagorno-Karabakh.

“Given the previous experience, especially the air-defense system, Armenia’s politico-military leadership did not allow similar agreements to restrict our troops from accomplishing their military and tactical tasks. I am sure that it is going to be so this time as well. There are ever mechanisms to utilize the potential of agreements in the Nagorno-Karabakh problem. Armenia officially stated it is a guarantor of Nagorno-Karabakh’s security and I am sure it will honor its commitments,” Mr Melik-Shahnazaryan said.

On the other hand, however many agreements are signed, Armenia relies on its own strength, without request any aid, which was the case this April.

“Agreements envisage deployment of additional forces, but not the main forces,” Mr Melik-Shahnazaryan said.

Armenian Military parade in Yerevan alarms Azerbaijani MOD, Iskander and Smerch complexes were for the first time

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military-equipmnet-alarm-azeryThe military parade held in Yerevan on Wednesday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, as well as the weaponry displayed during it have most likely discomposed the military and political leadership of Azerbaijan.

The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry convened a consultation attended by the supreme MOD staff, haqqin.az reports.  The tasks set before the Azerbaijani Armed Forces were discussed during it.

According to the source, the consultation addressed the need to strengthen the intelligence activities for determining new targets in the “adversary’s territory,” as well as assessing their significance and ways of their dismantlement. All the troops were instructed to enhance coordination in that direction.

“Minister Zakir Hasanov instructed to strengthen the supervision over the adversary’s objects of strategic and military significance and be ready for their dismantlement if needed,” the source says.

YEREVAN. – The weaponry demonstrated at the parade held on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Armenian independence was purchased on $200 mln loan provided by Russia.

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Armenian Armed Forces, Movses Hakobyan, said the aforementioned to journalists on Wednesday.

”Part of the demonstrated weaponry was purchased on Russian loan. The other part was obtained on our own means,” he noted.

Iskander and Smerch complexes were for the first time demonstrated during the military parade on Wednesday. 

 

Video: Yerevan Armenia 25th Independence Day: rehearsals for military parade

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By Wally Sarkeesian,

YEREVAN-Sunday, September 18 at 9 am, the soldiers and the Armenian army officers are trained on the Republic Square and nearby boulevards military parade Wednesday, September 21 for the 25th Independence Anniversary Armenia. Thousands of soldiers were in order on the Republic Square in a remarkable discipline. Military helicopters flew over the Armenian capital including the Republic Square. Thousands of citizens and tourists were present to follow this training military parade. Dozens of tanks, some equipped with missile launchers, military trucks carrying long-range missile batteries S300 and many other Armenian army units marched on the Republic Square and the boulevard Tigranes Medz resumed the way of their military bases. We realized many pictures of the units of the Armenian army carrying tanks and missiles.

A military parade will take place as part of celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence on September 21.

Rehearsals for the military parade are taking place in Yerevan.

 

 

Preparations are underway for the military parade equipment moves through Yerevan streets

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preperationYEREVAN. – Military equipment is moving through the streets of Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, since early Friday morning.

Preparations are underway for the military parade to be held on September 21, on the 25th anniversary of the country’s independence.

At present, the Armenian army divisions are rehearsing at Republic Square, in downtown Yerevan.

Several streets are closed in order to move the military equipment, but this has caused traffic jams all through the capital city.

A few days ago, Police issued a statement informing that traffic at Republic Square will be temporarily suspended within the next several days at certain hours, to carry out preparations for the Independence Day anniversary military parade.

The impressive military parade scheduled in Yerevan on September 21 at the 25th Anniversary of Independence of Armenia

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25th-independance-day-paradeThe Armenian newspaper “Joghovourt” writes that the Armenian authorities have promised to achieve an exceptional military parade on September 21 in Yerevan on the occasion of 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia.

“The Armenian Defense Ministry wants to demonstrate its power, its equipment and of its armed forces began their workouts preparing the military parade since the beginning of August,” writes “Joghovourt”. The newspaper added that Armenia wishes by this military parade demonstrate its power.

“After the war 4 days last April its military power has a special significance for Armenia,” the paper wrote. Note that tens of thousands of tourists -as ourselves from the diaspora will attend the Independence Day in Yerevan.

Krikor Amirzayan

Turkey: At least 60 dead in attempted Turkish coup as shootouts continue in Ankara & Istanbul,

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60-dead-coupThe soldiers who attempted a military coup opened fire on people gathered at the parliament and General Staff buildings, Anadolu news agency reported, adding that there were casualties.

The prosecutor’s office has announced that at least 60 people were killed during the coup attempt. Earlier, it said 42 people had been killed in Ankara.

The presidential palace in Ankara was hit by a bomb dropped by one of the aircraft controlled by the pro-coup military, NTV reported. Footage of black smoke rising from the area has been posted on Twitter.

The aircraft was allegedly an F-16 jet and it dropped two bombs, Daily Sabah reported, adding that people were injured in the attack. Earlier, images on Twitter allegedly showed a human shield around the fence of the presidential complex.

Five people died as bombs landed near the presidential palace in Ankara, state-run Anadolu Agency said.

Parallel state members attempting military coup open fire on civilians near Parliament, General Staff; casualties reported

 

Report Kurdish Rebels Down Turkish Military helicopter, one colonel, two majors, 11 soldiers

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breaking-newsA military helicopter carrying top soldiers crashed in the Black Sea province of Giresun on July 5.

The helicopter was carrying Gendarmerie Region Commander Brigadier Mustafa Doğru, one colonel, two majors, 11 soldiers, and Giresun provincial gendarmerie post personnel. They were reportedly heading to Eid al-Fitr celebrations taking place at military posts in the region. 

The helicopter crashed in the Tohumluk highlands of the Alucra district of Giresun in the early evening hours.

The cause of the crash remains unknown. Search and rescue teams have been sent to the scene.

Yerevan DigiTec Business Forum to Focus on Military, Cyber Security

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yerevan-DigitecYEREVAN (ArmRadio)—The 9th DigiTec Business Forum will be held in Yerevan from June 17-18 with an aim of contributing to the search for best technological solutions, providing the technology companies with an opportunity to meet and present themselves to potential customers. About 70 organizations have applied for participation this year.

‘Yes for Europe’ forum of European Partners and an Armenian-German business forum will be held within the framework of the event.

Modernization of military industry through application of innovative technologies will be the key topic of the forum, Karen Vardanyan, Executive Director of the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE), said on Thursday.

The Armed Forces and UITE have established a joint commission to sum up the framework of issues that will be submitted to IT specialists for solution.

According to Vardanyan, three issues related to the modernization of military production are being considered today. “The short-term goal is to find solutions to counter the rival, which envisages either purchase of new weapons or modernization of old ones. The medium-term objective is to create new military industry on the basis of existing technologies. The third issue is a strategic one, we have to think of what kind of military industry we want to see in 15-20 years,” he said.

Representatives of the Armed Forces are expected to actively participate in the DigiTec forum.

Information security expert Samvel Martirosyan said the April war focused the attention on the need to ensure cyber security.

Azeri claims of military use of Islamic monuments false: Karabakh

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213458Azeri Foreign Ministry statement on the alleged military use of monuments of Islamic architecture located on the territory of Nagorno Karabakh does not correspond to reality, Karabakh Foreign Ministry said Monday, May 30.

“Azerbaijan, with its experience of using religious monuments for military purposes – proved by the transformation of the Kazanchetsots church in Shushi into a military warehouse in 1992 – is once again trying to attribute its own practices to Karabakh,” the Ministry said, characterizing the statement as another allegation in a series of Baku’s false accusations.

“A body of compelling evidence suggests systematic and deliberate destruction of Armenian cultural heritage sites by the Azerbaijani authorities on the whole territory of Azerbaijan, as well as in Karabakh’s occupied region of Shahumyan.”

“The most blatant act of vandalism is the destruction of the medieval Armenian khachkar cemetery near the town of Jugha (Julfa) in Nakhichevan and turning the site into a military range in 2005. Despite numerous international appeals, the Azerbaijani side, seeking to avoid responsibility, does not allow international experts to visit the area,” the Ministry added.

According to the Karabakh foreign policy agency, if the Azerbaijani authorities are genuinely interested in the implementation of the fact-finding mission to assess the situation with the historical and cultural monuments, and do not pursue merely political or propaganda-related goals, Karabakh can expect that the work of the mission will start from visiting Shahumyan region and Nakhichevan.

“At the same time, we consider it necessary to note that all the monuments located in the territory of Karabakh, irrespective of their origin, are included in the State Registry of the Historical and Cultural Immobile Monuments and are under state protection,” the Ministry said.

“The Nagorno Karabakh Republic has been and remains open to international cooperation for the protection and preservation of cultural and historical heritage, and expects a similar openness from Azerbaijan.”