Brazil to sell 50 units of ALAC anti-tank weapons to AzerbaijanOctober 11, 2016 - 14:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Brazil's privately run GESPI Defense Systems is going to sell 84 mm ALAC man-portable shoulder-launched medium-range light anti-armour weapons to Azerbaijan, IHS Jane's reports. The South American company developed the weapon in cooperation with the Brazilian Army's Technological Center (CTEx), a spokesperson said. Also, GESPI Defense Systems is in advanced negotiations with Mexico, which has requested 1,200 of the one-shot anti-armour weapon, and with Iraq, which is considering 2,000. Azerbaijan, according to the source, has requested an initial tranche of 50 and is considering in-country manufacturing of additional units. Preliminary discussions are currently underway for selling the weapons to Portugal and Indonesia. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |