Armenia expects first Russian Su-30 fighters in late 2019 or early 2020July 22, 2019 - 13:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan has revealed that the Russian Su-30SM fighter jets will arrive in Armenia in late 2019 or early 2020. Tonoyan said the deadline is well reflected in contractual obligations of the two sides. Asked what other types of armament the country is planning to purchase, the Minister failed to divulge details but promised what he described as “military surprises.” Tonoyan said earlier that the first multifunctional Su-30SM fighters will be delivered to Armenia by early 2020, with further plans to buy more of the aircraft. Four aircraft are set to be delivered in the first stage by the end of the year or the beginning of 2020, he said, adding that the first tranches of money for the Russian jets have already been transferred. Tonoyan also revealed back then that Armenia is planning to purchase more of Russian weapons. As reported earlier, multirole fighter jets Su-30SM of the new generation will also be delivered to the 3624th Russian airbase at the Erebuni aerodrome in Armenia to replace MiG-29 aircraft, a source in the Russian Defense Ministry said on April 23. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. 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. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. |