  Russia equips Azerbaijan with AK-74M rifles February 22, 2011 - 19:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first AK-74M rifles will be assembled in Azerbaijan by the Russian license in late 2011, Adviser to Azerbaijani Minister of Defence Industry Azad Mammadov said. "At present, the licensed assembly of AK-74M rifles is under development in accordance with the contract signed with the Russian concern Izhmash. The first rifles assembled by Azerbaijani specialists will be available by late 2011," he told ARMS-TASS correspondent. The 10-year contract envisages annual production of 12 000 rifles.   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 |  Latest news Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |
