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 | Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. IDBank unveils three sad stories about fraudsters IDBank has unveiled three scenarios of card fraud that have been happening more and more often in Armenia. |