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Foreign Defence Attachés accredited to the Republic of Armenia paid a familiarization visit to the Military Police of Mod RA
On October 7, foreign Defence Attachés accredited to the Republic of Armenia paid a familiarization visit to the Military Police of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. The Defence Attachés were received by Major General Aram Hovhannisyan, Head of the Military Police of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. During the meeting, the Defence Attaches were presented with the main activities and ongoing work of the Military Police. Later, the Defence Attaches had the opportunity to ask questions to the leadership of the Military Police and get answers to their questions.
08/10/2026
ԱվելինArmenia-Lithuania bilateral defence consultations took place at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia
On October 5, Armenia-Lithuania bilateral defence consultations took place at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. Issues regarding the progress and prospects of cooperation between Armenia and Lithuania in the defence sector were discussed. Upcoming tasks and accomplished objectives for 2026 were reviewed. Head of the Department of Defence Policy and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Defence, Levon Ayvazyan, presented the process of the Armed Forces' transformation to his counterparts. At the conclusion of the consultations, Levon Ayvazyan and Gabija Damalakaitė, Head of the International Relations and Operations Group at the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania, signed the 2027 cooperation program between the Defence Ministries of Armenia and Lithuania.
06/10/2026
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edvard Asryan met with Lieutenant General Krzysztof Król, Advisor to the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland
Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, met with Lieutenant General Krzysztof Król, Advisor to the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland. During the meeting, issues related to the reforms being implemented in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia and the development and expansion of cooperation between the armed forces of Armenia and Poland were discussed. The parties reached an agreement to develop experience-exchange programs in a number of areas of mutual interest
29/09/2026
ԱվելինChief of the General Staff received a delegation of the International Military Sports Council
On September 24, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, received a delegation led by Navy Captain Roberto Recchia, Secretary General of the International Military Sports Council, at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence The parties discussed issues related to military sports and the preparations for the 82nd World Assembly and Congress of the International Military Sports Council, scheduled to take place in Yerevan in 2027. It is worth noting that the World Military Wrestling Championship was held in Armenia in 2024.
24/09/2026
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edvard Asryan received a delegation led by President of the Italian Centre for Higher Defence Studies
On September 22, at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, received a delegation led by Lieutenant General Stefano Mannino, President of the Italian Centre for Higher Defence Studies. During the meeting, issues related to Armenia-Italy cooperation in the defence sector, specifically regarding military education and trainings were discussed. The parties reached a number of agreements on expanding cooperation in the field of military education. As part of the visit to Armenia, the delegation led by Lieutenant General Mannino also visited the Military Academy named after Vazgen Sargsyan and the National Defence Research University, where prospects and directions for cooperation between the military educational institutions were discussed.
22/09/2026
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited the National Defence University in Beijing
On September 18, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited the National Defence University in Beijing and held discussions with the leadership. A number of agreements were reached during the meeting.
18/09/2026
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edvard Asryan met with Andrew Loomis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War
On September 17, at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, met with Andrew Loomis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War. Issues regarding Armenia-US cooperation in the defense sector were discussed during the meeting. Both sides highly valued the current level of cooperation. In particular, emphasis was placed on developing cooperation in areas such as peacekeeping, the training of NCOs, instructors, and junior commanders, military education, as well as the conduct of joint exercises and drills. Andrew Loomis noted that the US will continue cooperation within the framework of ongoing programs and is ready to discuss opportunities to deepen cooperation in new areas.
17/09/2026
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia attended the opening ceremony of the 13th Xiangshan Forum
On September 16, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan attended the opening ceremony of the 13th Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
16/09/2026
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edvard Asryan received a delegation led by Commander of the Kansas National Guard
On September 15, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, received a delegation led by Brigadier General Paul Schneider, Commander of the Kansas National Guard. During the meeting, issues related to the partnership between the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia and the Kansas National Guard were discussed. The parties addressed matters concerning the training of professional NCOs, the "Eagle Partner" exercise, and cooperation in other areas. The parties highly valued the level of cooperation established between the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia and the Kansas National Guard, emphasizing the potential for its continued development and expansion into new directions.
15/09/2026
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China
On September 15, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Minister of National Defence of the People's Republic of China, Admiral Dong Jun, in Beijing. During the meeting, issues related to Armenia-China cooperation in the defence sector and prospects for its development were discussed. Highly appreciating the level of bilateral cooperation in the defence sphere, the parties emphasized the importance of developing new areas of interaction and long-term planning. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the People's Republic of China, Vahe Gevorgyan.
15/09/2026
ԱվելինThe delegation led by the Minister of Defence conducted a working visit to the People's Republic of China
On September 14, the delegation led by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, conducted a working visit to the People's Republic of China.
14/09/2026
ԱվելինRepresentatives from the German Armed Forces' division for bilateral relations with Eastern Europe and Asia arrived in Armenia
On September 14, representatives from the German Armed Forces' division for bilateral relations with Eastern Europe and Asia arrived in Armenia, led by the division's head, Colonel Nils Heiko Hutter. During a meeting held at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence, discussions focused on security issues, as well as the development of cooperation in the defence sector and future prospects for such collaboration.
14/09/2026
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