Ukraine, Azerbaijan mull joint production of anti-tank missileSeptember 30, 2016 - 17:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukraine and Azerbaijan are considering to establish a joint production of anti-tank missile systems and guided missiles at Azeri companies, UA Position reports. At a meeting between defense officials of both countries, the sides discussed issues concerning the supply by the Ukrainian companies of specialized equipment for maintenance and repair of armored vehicles, the possibility of upgrading the Shturm-S anti-missile system, and questions regarding the status of implementation of the existing contracts, as well as promising areas of cooperation. As the press service of Ukrspetsexport, part of Ukraine's State Concern Ukroboronprom, relevant talks were held between General Director of the state company Pavlo Bukin and the Deputy Minister of Defense Industry of Azerbaijan Tofik Rafiev on the sidelines of the 2nd International Defense Industry Exhibition ADEX-2016 held in Baku on September 27-30. According to the press service, during the exhibition, the joint stand of Ukroboronprom presented the products of 19 participating enterprises, producers of military equipment. In particular, Ukraine presented the Oplot main battle tank; BTR-3 and BTR-4 and Vityaz APCs, a combat reconnaissance patrol vehicle BRDM-2Di, a Bars-8 tactical armored vehicle and a KrAZ Feona. Full-scale samples and models of aircraft, marine and radar domestic equipment, artillery and firearms, as well as military personal protective equipment have also been displayed. 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 | Director General of Ucom takes part in recruiting conference Ralph Yirikian participated in the Recruit Days business and networking conference organized by Move2Career. Ameriabank named Best Bank in Armenia for 2024 by Global Finance Ameriabank has been named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 31st annual awards. Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. Lavrov rejects Armenia’s “defamation” of Russia, CSTO Lavrov decried the Armenian leaders’ “defamation” of Russian soldiers and border guards deployed in Armenia. |