Georgian army engaged in jet fighters overhaul
The State Military Scientific-Technical Center "Delta" has overhauled 7 Su-25 fighters of the Georgian army and is now repairing trainer aircraft
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EU to allocate €30 million to support Georgian defence sector
The Council of the European Union adopted two assistance measures under the European Peace Facility in support of the Georgian Defence Forces to enhance “national security, stability and resilience”. The €30 …
Rally against mandatory military service takes place in Tbilisi
On Saturday evening, the opposition Girchi party is holding a rally against mandatory military service. Hundreds of people, mostly students, are participating in the action near the Georgian Parliament. On the evening …
Kamikaze drone tested in Georgia
UAVs of domestic production were tested on the territory of Georgia. The head of the Georgian government, Irakli Garibashvili, and the head of the Georgian Defense Ministry attended the launch. According to the government press service, …
Georgia determined size of its army
Today, the resolution of the Parliament of Georgia "On determining the size of the Georgian Defense Forces in 2023" has come into force. According to the document, the number of the armed forces of the republic is limited to a …
Georgian platoon leaves for Central African Republic training mission
A platoon of the National Guard of Georgia has departed for their rotation in the ongoing European Union Training mission in the Central African Republic, the Georgian defence ministry announced on Tuesday. In the 10th wave of …
Georgian army not to be increased in 2023
The Georgian Parliament has received a draft government decree "On determining the size of the Georgian Defense Forces in 2023". According to the document, the number of people in the Forces in 2023 will not exceed …
Georgian and Norwegian national guards sign bilateral cooperation plan
Joint work in defence exercises and training of territorial reserve units are part of cooperation efforts included in a five-year bilateral cooperation plan signed between the National Guard of Georgia and the Norwegian Interior Guard, …
U.S. may sale Javelin anti-tank missiles to Georgia
The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of the country’s anti-tank Javelin missiles and command launch units to Georgia. Now it is up to the Congress to confirm the sale of 82 missiles and 46 command launch units …
Georgian army sets off for Central African Republic mission
Georgian peacekeepers from a National Guard unit set off for their tour of duty in the European Union's Central African Republic mission on Wednesday, marking the latest deployment of servicemembers from Georgia in the effort. …
Georgian army buys rifles for US money
Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Garibashvili reported that the country's army will receive the M4 rifles. "This purchase was made in the framework of assistance in the amount of 22 mln dollars allocated by the US for the …
Azerbaijan's firepower still second to none in South Caucasus
Azerbaijan is ranked the 63rd in the Global Firepower Index 2020 ranking, which is the best position among the South Caucasian counties. According to the ranking, …
Georgian soldiers injured in Afghanistan as terrorists attack Bagram airfield
Five Georgian soldiers have received minor injuries after terrorists attacked the Bagram airfield in Afghanistan, Georgian Defence Ministry has reported. According to the ministry, Georgian soldiers from the 12th battalion - Gocha …
Baku to host Eternity-2019 Command and Staff Exercises of three countries
The Eternity-2019 Command and Staff Exercises with computer support will start in Baku on September 2 with the participation of the military personnel of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia, according to the press service of the Azerbaijani Defense …
Georgia receives all U.S. anti-tank Javelin missiles
Georgia has already purchased all U.S. anti-tank Javelin missiles which were required for the country and all of them have been transported to Georgia, Georgian Defence Minister Levan Izoria said. "Now we …
Military aerodrome to be built at Vaziani base
Georgia intends to build a military aerodrome at the Vaziani military base near Tbilisi, Georgian Defence Minister Levan Izoria said following the talks with a commander of the United States Transportation …
Georgia sends new peacekeepers to Afghanistan
According to the Georgian Defense Ministry, a rotation of the Georgian peacekeepers present in Afghanistan in the framework of the Resolute Support Mission was carried out today. The reinforced company of the 4th mechanized brigade replaced the …
U.S. presents two patrol boats to Georgia
The U.S. government has given Georgia two Island-class patrol boats on the 20th anniversary of the Georgian Coast Guard. Georgian top officials and acting US ambassador to Georgia Elisabeth Rood arrived in the …
Georgian National Security Council meeting to be held today
President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili has summoned the National Security Council Meeting for today, InterPressNews reported. The session will start at 3:30 pm at Presidential Residence. According to the Security …
Noble Partner 2018 multinational military exercises kick off in Georgia
The Noble Partner 2018 multinational military exercises have started at the Vaziani training area in Georgia today. The purpose of the exercises is to train and improve the interaction of the forces of NATO/PfP countries and partner …
