Iran to unveil new maritime patrol aircraft – Minister January 16, 2012 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says the Islamic Republic will unveil new maritime patrol aircraft designed and manufactured by Iranian experts in the near future. The new domestically-built maritime patrol aircraft have high flight duration enabling them to keep maritime areas under surveillance via optical and radar subsystems, he said on Monday, Jan 16. Vahidi added that the modern patrol aircraft also have the capacity to load and upload military hardware and can also conduct better reconnaissance missions. The Iranian minister said the new items may be unveiled during the 10-Day Dawn celebrations, which will begin on February 1, marking the 34th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Press TV 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 |  Latest news 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.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
