Turkey produces Artillery Forward Observer Simulator for AzerbaijanFebruary 5, 2011 - 17:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The process of preparation of Artillery Forward Observer Simulator (AFOS) produced by Turkish HAVELSAN company for the Azerbaijani armed forces has finished. The company has already transferred the project to the Turkish Defense Ministry. Azerbaijan is expected to complete the procedures for the Simulator’s acceptance next week, after which the system will be sent to Baku. HAVELSAN has also finished preparation of AFOS project for Georgia. Soon it will be transferred to Georgia, APA reported. AFOS system has been used in the Turkish armed forces since 2011. In 2008, HAVELSAN prepared such a system for the Defense Ministry of Pakistan. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |