  Russia shipped Iskander-E export modification to Armenia September 21, 2016 - 13:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Armed Forces have been supplied with the Iskander-E export modification, which boasts a range of 300 km. The missile system was displayed during the military parade on the 25th anniversary of Armenia. Iskander-M complexes have some 500km range, and the Missile Technology Control Regime bans the export of missiles with over 300 km range. No exact amount of Iskander systems is known to have been shipped to Armenia, but Vedomosti newspaper said days earlier that a division of Isknader systems has been exported from Russia. Also showcased during the parade were Buk medium-range surface-to-air missile systems, as well as Infauna and R-325 U electronic warfare systems.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news 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.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
