  Baku buys $170mln-worth arms out of fear for Armenia's Iskander system October 24, 2017 - 12:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has bought from Belarus weapons worth $170 million, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports. According to the publication, the deal between Azerbaijan and Belarus on the purchase of a Polonaise rocket fire system did take place. The information is also confirmed by Belorusskiye Novosti. The Azerbaijani side has already made an advance payment for the export of the reactive system, Haqqin.az says. Azerbaijan expressed interest in the Belarusian reactive system after supplies of the Iskander-E operational-tactical complex to Armenia. The Iskander was for the first time unveiled in Armenia during a military parade marking the 25th anniversary of the country's independence.  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 |  Latest news 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.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
