Russian military to get unified simulation training system by 2015July 4, 2013 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A unified simulation training system will be created in the Russian Armed Forces by 2015, the deputy commander of the Russian Navy said on Thursday, July 4, according to RIA Novosti. The system will be in use with all branches and services of the Armed Forces, Vice Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov said at the International Maritime Defense Show (IDMS-2013) in St. Petersburg. All Navy training establishments have an acute need for training simulators, and knowledge and skill assessment tools, he said, and urged developers to become more actively involved in defense R&D projects. The Russian Armed Forces are in the midst of a major program of reform, including a gradual transition to an all-volunteer makeup, organizational changes and reequipment with modern 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |