Armenia to further increase defense spending
The Armenian Parliament adopted on December 4 the 2025 draft state budget. Armenia has increased it military budget for the next year to 6% of the projected GDP or $1.7 billion (664 billion drams). …
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Full-scale cooperation with US in defense sphere confirmed in Armenia
Armenia and the US continue to cooperate in the defense sector, the Ministry of Defense of Armenia reported, noting that it is being implemented in full.
One person killed in attack on police in Armenia
A villager killed a police officer in Armenia this evening. The second law enforcement officer was wounded. The man escaped, he is wanted.
Armenia’s former Defense Minister released on bail
Armenia’s Former Defence Minister David Tonoyan has been released from the pre-trial detention facility after securing bail set at 15 million …
U.S. provides advisory support to Armenia
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has commented on U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya’s statement that a U.S. military adviser will work in Yerevan. In response to a query …
Armenian Ministry of Defense hires U.S. Army representative
U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya said a U.S. Army representative is set to work within the Armenian Defence Ministry. According to her, this marks the beginning of a new …
Armenia begins joint military exercises with USA
The Armenian and American military began performing tasks during joint military exercises. They will take place in Armenia for a week and a half.
Yerablur land fraud discovered in Armenia
Illegal private property was discovered on the territory of the Yerablur complex, where dead Armenian soldiers are buried
Armenia and Georgia outline 2024 military cooperation plan
Armenia's Defence Minister Suren Papikyan and Georgia's Defence Minister Irakli Chikovani signed a comprehensive cooperation plan for the year 2024 between their respective defence ministries. The meeting in Yerevan was marked …
Armenian Defense Minister meets with Macron's military adviser
Armenia's Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan held a meeting with the Military Adviser and Chief of the Military Staff to the President of France, General Fabien Mandon on June 19. The parties discussed the ongoing cooperation …
France continues to arm Armenia
Yerevan and Paris have signed an agreement for the delivery of CAESAR howitzers to Armenia, French Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu said. According to him, France continues to strengthen its defense relations with …
Armenian Defense Ministry embarks on secret mission to France
An Armenian delegation led by Armenia's Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan left for France on a working visit on Monday, the Armenian Ministry of Defense …
Media: US military advisers arrived in Armenia
US representatives will help the Armenian Ministry of Defense move away from the Russian model. They will also contribute to the coordination of the ministry’s activities with the United States.
Armenia begins demining new area on border with Azerbaijan
The Armenian military has begun demining another section on the border with Azerbaijan. The work is being carried out within the framework of an agreement signed by representatives of the two countries.
Road accident injured 20 servicemen in Armenia
Twenty servicemen were injured as a result of the road accident in Armenia's southern Syunik province, the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defense reported. The condition of one of them is assessed as extremely …
Road accident in Armenia kills group of soldiers
A serious road accident in Armenia has claimed the lives of four soldiers. A Ural truck belonging to the Armenian Defence Ministry skidded off the road and into a ravine on April 12. As a result of the accident, 20 people …
Armenia shares with Greece defeat experience
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias spoke about the results of his visit to Yerevan
Iran warns Armenia
The regional security should be maintained by the countries of the region, Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said during the talks with his Armenian counterpart …
Azerbaijani Defense Ministry denies Yerevan's misinformation
Baku denied the fake news of the Armenian Ministry of Defense, with the help of which Yerevan tried to hide the provocation committed by the Armenian military
France to arm Armenia with missiles
The Heads of the Defense Ministries of France and Armenia signed an agreement on military cooperation. The French side stated that Paris was ready to provide missiles to Yerevan if necessary.
