Azerbaijan produces enough weapons to exportMay 21, 2011 - 12:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - From 2012, Azerbaijan will fully provide its Armed Forces with large-scale military supplies, Minister of Defense Industry Yaver Jamalov stated. According to Jamalov, at present, all armaments for 5.45mm-30mm caliber bullets, as well as mine throwers and grenade throwers are produced at the ministry’s enterprises. “From this year, we have started production of 85 mm-155 mm armaments. We will provide the army with these armaments from the end of 2012,” the minister added. Jamalov also said the ministry was planning $18 mln export, APA reported. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |