Rosoboronexport to supply Turkey with 80 anti-tank systemsApril 10, 2008 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian state defense firm Rosoboronexport won a tender for anti-tank systems and missiles from the Turkish army, a tender commission statement said on Wednesday.The Russian firm defeated U.S. and Israeli rivals to supply 80 anti-tank systems and 800 missiles. A bigger procurement project to purchase a satellite system for better surveillance of separatist Kurdish guerrillas was delayed, Reuters reports. The first shipment is due till the end of the year. 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 | 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. |