Russia develops new weapons to replace Kalashnikov assault riflesJuly 8, 2011 - 19:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Izhmash has launched development of new generation automatic weapons, based on a method principally different from that used in Kalashnikov assault rifle. According to acting General Director of Izhmash Maxim Kuzyuk, the new platform will make competition with modern analogues of small arms possible. Parallel to the development of a new rifle, the plant will continue modernization of AK 200 rifles. Russian forces stared AK 200 rifles' purchase in spring 2010, Itar-Tass reported. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |