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Georgian National Security Council meeting to be held today

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 …

Georgian army's unit graduates from defence program

Georgian army's unit graduates from defence program

Georgia’s armed forces boast the first unit trained within their "most ambitious program”, as officials and military commanders celebrated the graduation of the first battalion of the Georgia Defence Readiness Program. …

Georgia uses army in response emergency situation in Mestia

Georgia uses army in response emergency situation in Mestia

Georgia's parliament has held an extraordinary session to approve sending the military equipment to the disaster zone in Chuberi after landslide caused flooding resulting in damage of motorways, bridges and houses. After …

Georgian Border guard died while on duty

Georgian Border guard died while on duty

Georgian border guard died from firearm injuries in the village of Shilda, Kvareli municipality of Kakheti region, InterPressNews reported.  InterPressNews was informed that the border guard died while on duty. Other details …

 Azerbaijan and Georgia sign military cooperation plan

Azerbaijan and Georgia sign military cooperation plan

Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov and Georgian Defense Minister Levan Izoria signed a plan of bilateral cooperation for 2018 at the meeting in Baku, the press service of Georgian Defense …

US approves sale of anti-tank missiles to Georgia

US approves sale of anti-tank missiles to Georgia

The US intends to provide Georgia with Javelin Missiles and Command Launch Units, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a press release. Besides 410 Javelin missiles, the deal includes 72 Javelin command launch units, 10 …

Georgian soldiers return from Central African Republic

Georgian soldiers return from Central African Republic

Georgian soldiers who defended international peace and security in the Central African Republic returned home to Georgia late last night. The soldiers of the 23rd Battalion of the II Infantry Brigade were welcomed by their family …

Georgian soldiers to participate in NATO drills

Georgian soldiers to participate in NATO drills

Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria will hold NATO drills Saber Guardian 2017 in the summer.  Hundred Georgian soldiers from the 12th Infantry Battalion Charlie will leave for Bulgaria and Romania in mid-July to take part in a …

Georgia сelebrates Military Police Day

Georgia сelebrates Military Police Day

Military police department of the Georgian Defense Ministry celebrated its 12th anniversary today. Celebrations were held on the territory of Joint NATO-Georgia Center in Krtsanisi, near Tbilisi. …

'Caucasian Eagle' drills being held near Tbilisi

'Caucasian Eagle' drills being held near Tbilisi

The Special Forces of Georgia, Turkey and Azerbaijan are conducting joint exercises 'Caucasian Eagle' near Tbilisi, the Georgian Defense Ministry reported. The exercises, which are being held in accordance with an agreement …

Officials, troops and citizens mark Georgian Armed Forces Day

Officials, troops and citizens mark Georgian Armed Forces Day

Georgia is marking an anniversary of its armed forces today, with celebrations held in recognition of the troops and professionals serving among its ranks, Agenda.ge reports This year’s April 30 date marks 26 years since …

US Congressmen visit Krtsanisi Training Center

US Congressmen visit Krtsanisi Training Center

The US delegation from the House of Representatives, led by Congressman Peter Roskam visited Tbilisi on February 24-26 as part of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP).  The Georgian Defense Minister Levan …

Georgia to discuss prospects of reforming the army

Georgia to discuss prospects of reforming the army

The Georgian Defense Ministry will soon hold a series of reforms of the armed forces. A corresponding order was made today by President Giorgi Margvelashvili to the National Security Council (NSC) of the country. "The armed forces …