Iran manufacturing 2 two pilot training jetsOctober 20, 2012 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A deputy commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force announced on Saturday, Oct 20, that the IRIAF is manufacturing 2 new pilot training jets, Fars news agency reported. Iranian Air Force Deputy Commander for Training General Manouchehr Yazdani told FNA that irrespective of the sanctions against Iran, the country “is facing no problem for procuring training jets.” "Kowsar 88 and Azarakhsh training jets are among the projects that are underway. The conceptual studies have been done and the blueprints have been prepared completely," he stated. "Similar to 'Saeqeh' (Thunderbolt), these jets will come into operation soon," Yazdani stated. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |