The General Staff of the Armed Forces participated in the annual Land Warfare Conference

The delegation led by the First Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia-Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, participated in the annual Land Warfare Conference in London. The conference, organized under the auspices of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) of the United Kingdom, aimed to study the threats in the land domain of warfare, explore possible solutions, and examine partnership opportunities as well as the latest politico-military and industrial developments. Within the framework of the conference, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan met with the Chief of the General Staff of the British Army, General Sir C. Roland V. Walker. The scope of cooperation between the two states in the field of defence and the possibilities for its further development and expansion were discussed.

01/08/2024

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Various topics related to the prospects for cooperation in the field of defence between Armenia and Poland were discussed

On July 30, the Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Arman Sargsyan, received Mr. Marcin Różycki, the Polish Charge d'Affaires to the Republic of Armenia, outgoing Polish Defence Attaché, Colonel Wojciech Wiśniewski, and incoming Polish Defence Attaché, Colonel Jarosław Oleśkiewicz. Arman Sargsyan congratulated Colonel Jarosław Oleśkiewicz on assuming his new position and wished him success in his duties. He also expressed his gratitude to Colonel Wiśniewski for their collaborative efforts and cooperation. During the meeting, various topics related to the prospects for cooperation in the field of defence between Armenia and Poland were discussed.

30/07/2024

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The MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation

The statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on July 28th at approximately 5:40 pm a quadcopter belonging to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia conducted reconnaissance flights in the southeastern part of the border, does not correspond to reality.

29/07/2024

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Statement

The recent post by a social network user, containing disinformation, has been circulated in the press. In response, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia clarifies that there has been no positional change in the Yeraskh section. We urge our media partners to rely on official information and refrain from disseminating unverified or false news. In similar instances, we recommend verifying information with the relevant department within the Ministry of Defence. Additionally, there has been a noticeable increase in targeted disinformation publications by foreign special services in international media, related to various activities of the Armenian Armed Forces. We urge the public and our media partners to remain vigilant and adhere to official information sources.

26/07/2024

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The closing ceremony of the joint Armenia-U.S. military exercise “EAGLE PARTNER 2024” took place

On July 24th , the closing ceremony of the joint Armenia-U.S. military exercise “EAGLE PARTNER 2024”, which was held in Armenia from 15 to 24 July, took place as part of the preparation for participation in international peacekeeping missions. The leadership expressed their gratitude to the personnel for their productive interoperability, the successful execution of joint trainings, and the sharing of valuable experience.

24/07/2024

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Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan’s post on his X account

"I extend my gratitude to the European Union and its member states for their decision to support Armenia under the European Peace Facility. This partnership effort, grounds in mutual trust and shared interests between Armenia and the EU, aims to strengthen Armenia’s defence capabilities. I am confident that this initiative will give a new charge to closer cooperation with our partner EU member countries in both bilateral and multilateral formats".

22/07/2024

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The MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation

The statement from the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on July 20 at 22:10 p.m., units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire towards Azerbaijani combat positions in the eastern part of the border, does not correspond to reality.

21/07/2024

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Suren Papikyan received the Head of the European Union Delegation

On July 18th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, received the Head of the European Union Delegation to the Republic of Armenia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Vassilis Maragos. During the meeting, topics related to defence cooperation within the context of the Armenia-EU partnership, as well as regional security issues, were discussed. Upon the Ambassador’s request, the Minister of Defence, Suren Papikyan, provided an overview of the ongoing reforms within the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia.

18/07/2024

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The joint Armenia-U.S. military exercise "EAGLE PARTNER 2024"

On July 15th, the joint Armenia-U.S. military exercise, "EAGLE PARTNER 2024" commenced at the Military Academy named after Vazgen Sargsyan of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, and the U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia, Kristina A. Kvien, along with other dignitaries. The national anthems of Armenia and the United States, as well as the anthem of the "EAGLE PARTNER 2024" exercise, were performed. The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan and U.S. Ambassador Kvien delivered welcoming speeches to the military personnel participating in the exercises. The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, in his speech, particularly noted: "I highly appreciate the work of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and the Kansas National Guard, which has been a partner of Armenia for more than two decades. I also commend the military personnel of the Peacekeeping Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, representatives of the U.S. Embassy, and employees of the RA Ministry of Defense who participated in the effective planning of these exercises. I highly value this cooperation, which is aimed at enhancing the level of interoperability between units participating in international peacekeeping missions within the framework of peacekeeping operations."

15/07/2024

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The Minister of Defence of Georgia visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial

The Minister of Defence of Georgia Irakli Chikovani visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial to honor the memory of the Martyrs. The Minister laid a wreath at the Memorial and placed flowers at the eternal flame that commemorates the Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.

12/07/2024

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The Minister of Defence of Georgia planted a personalized spruce tree on the premises

The Minister of Defence of Georgia, Irakli Chikovani, planted a personalized spruce tree on the premises of the Ministry of Defence’s administrative complex.

12/07/2024

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А tête-à-tête conversation took place between Suren Papikyan and Irakli Chikovani

After the welcoming ceremony at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence, a tête-à-tête conversation took place between the Minister of Defence of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, and the Minister of Defence of Georgia, Irakli Chikovani. This was followed by a meeting with the extended delegations. During the meeting, the current level of cooperation was highly valued. Issues related to Armenia-Georgia cooperation in the field of defence and regional security were discussed. The parties also presented details regarding the ongoing reforms in the Armed Forces of both countries. At the end of the meeting, the Defence Ministers signed the 2024 cooperation plan between the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia and the Ministry of Defence of Georgia.

12/07/2024

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