  Azerbaijan buys Lektor artillery fire control systems from Belarus March 26, 2019 - 12:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has purchased Lektor portable artillery fire control systems from Belarus, Interfax.by reports citing AzeriDefence. The new complex was used during the recent drills staged by the Azerbaijani army in March 2019, the report says. The complex has three levels of management and can be operated by a battery commander, a senior battery officer, and a crew commander. The system includes a tablet, a pocket computer, radio stations, a reconnaissance device and an automatic weather station. The complex allows creating and storing data, solving design and information tasks. All the components of the complex, except the weather station, were developed in Belarus. Lektor was first demonstrated at the IDEX-2019 exhibition in Abu Dhabi in February. According to the manufacturer, the tests of the complex have completed.   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 Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event  The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |
