Tbilisi seeks Ankara's assistance in establishing special forces missionNovember 14, 2009 - 11:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Anonymous sources of Russian intelligence services report that Tbilisi has requested Ankara's assistance for creating special operation forces, Gruzia online reports with reference to Izvestia newspaper.There are plans for establishing ranger battalions which will lay foundations for special operation forces serving in sub-mountain and mountain regions. Battalion is expected to have 500 servicemen, out of the total number 1500 serving in special operation forces. According to the same anonymous source, Georgia is carrying out work towards enhancing its anti-air and anti-tank defense. Georgia's defense capacity is expected to increase due to US imported Patriot-3, Stinger, Igla-3 anti-aircraft and anti-missile complexes, as well as Javelin and Hellfire missile complex, says the source, highlighting that "Tbilisi seeks Ankara's assistance in creating special operation forces." Anonymous source of Russian intelligence services reported earlier that United States offered Georgia a large quantity arms and ammunition costing over USD 100 million. Barryngton Aillines Inc. corporation sent Georgia proposal the delivery of Anti-air defense and anti-tank missile complexes and automatic infantry weapons. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |