Azerbaijan buys SandCat armored vehicles from IsraelJune 27, 2016 - 11:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has acquired 4×4 SandCat armored vehicles from Israel's Plasan company, Azeri Defence reports. The vehicles were unveiled at a presentation ceremony before President Ilham Aliyev on Saturday, June 25. Photos taken at the event show that Armed Forces of Azerbaijan purchased 4 different versions of the vehicles, including ones with remote controlled and surveillance electric optic system. The vehicles are equipped with Mini Samson remote weapon stations (RWS) with 12,7 mm NSVT machine gun, produced by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Other vehicles are equipped with new Samson MLS RWS with two Spike-LR antitank missiles, also by Rafael. Samson MLS is integrated with an optic system and a laser distance measurer which can be used in any weather conditions. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |