Iranian army concludes Air Force drillsJanuary 11, 2019 - 17:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Army's Air Force ended military maneuver codenamed 'Modafean-e-Aseman-e-Velayat 97 (The Defenders of Velayat Skies 97) on Friday, January 11 after two days of success, IRNA reports. The Army Air Force reached all its pre-planned goals and the drill was finished at midday, the drills' spokesman, Second Brigadier General Alireza Angizeh said on Friday. The two-day air force drill became operational on Thursday morning. All Iranian Army's Air Force bases across the country participated at the drill. Iran's Shahid Babayee Air Base in Isfahan had a major role in the aerial drill. Young pilots of the Iranian Army's Air Force enacted various scenarios, using Iran-made bombers and weapons during the drill. Related links: 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 | 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. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |