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Azerbaijani side opened fire against the Armenian combat positions
On July 11, at 5:35 p.m., the units of the Azerbaijani armed forces fired towards the Armenian combat positions from different caliber small arms in the vicinity of Tegh and Sev Lich (Black Lake).
11/07/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan's visits to the military units
On July 11, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited another military unit of the MoD to watch the servicemember's certification course, where they were taking exams on in-line training, shooting training, professional skills, and service duties within the regular certification exams. Having talks with the servicemembers Suren Papikyan wished them success and excellent marks. The head of the Defence Agency reiterated anew that those servicemembers who will not be able to overcome the exams can have an additional opportunity to better prepare and retake exams. The chairman of the certification commission, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Kamo Kochunts briefed on the progress of the exams and the outputs recorded previously to the Minister.
11/07/2023
ԱվելինThe certification process of the servicemembers
On July 11, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited the MoD N military unit and watched servicemembers’ certification exams. During the Minister's presence, the servicemembers were passing physical training exams. All the while conversing with the members of the examination committee, Minister Papikyan inquired about the course of the examinations and gave guidance to organize the certification process properly and impartially. Of note: starting on July 10, certification exams commenced for servicemembers of a number of AF military units.
11/07/2023
ԱվելինA meeting was held under the leadership of the Minister of Defence
On July 11, a formal consultation was held under the leadership of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan, which was attended by the leadership of the Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces, and the General Staff of the AF, as well as the military command of the Army units. Prior to the discussions, Suren Papikyan congratulated the high-ranking servicemembers recently awarded high military ranks and wished them success in their important mission. During the meeting, a number of issues related to the work being carried out in the Armed Forces were discussed. Afterward, the head of the Defence Ministry gave instructions and guidance to the heads of relevant departments.
11/07/2023
ԱվելինMeeting of the interdepartmental commission was held in the MoD
The first meeting of the interdepartmental commission, created to prepare and hold the 2024 World Wrestling Championship among military personnel in Yerevan, took place under the chairmanship of the Deputy Minister of Defence of Armenia Arman Sargsyan. Representatives of the ministries involved in the commission, as well as invited experts, made some proposals. The forthcoming activities and terms of their performance are determined.
10/07/2023
ԱվելինThe MoD of Azerbaijan again spread disinformation
The Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan has spread disinformation as if the units of the RA Armed Forces opened fire against the Azerbaijani combat positions located in the eastern and southeastern parts of the border zone overnight on July 8 and 9.
09/07/2023
ԱվելինArmenia-Greece-Cyprus trilateral defence consultations
On July 5, Armenia-Greece-Cyprus trilateral defence consultations were held in the Republic of Cyprus. From the Armenian side, the consultations were attended by a delegation led by Levon Ayvazyan, the Head of the Defence Policy Department and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. During the consultations, a number of security issues relating to the interests of the three countries, as well as issues of collaboration, were discussed. The parties confirmed their readiness to take joint steps to strengthen the defence capability and military security of the three countries. In the wake of the discussions, an annual program of trilateral defence collaboration was signed, which includes a number of activities in the aforementioned countries. At the end of the consultations, the delegation was welcomed by Lieutenant General Demokritos Zervakis, the Chief of the Cypriot National Guard.
05/07/2023
ԱվելինA ceremonial event at the Residence of the President
On the occasion of the Constitution Day, based on the proposal of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, by the Decrees of the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, the Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces- First Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Edward Asryan was awarded the military rank of Lieutenant General, the Commander of the Special Army Corps, Colonel Armen Gyozalyan was awarded the military rank of Major General, the Commander of the Department of Missile Forces and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia - Head of Department, Colonel Gor Nikoyan was awarded the military rank of Major General, the Commander of the Engineering Troops of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia - Head of Department, Colonel Karen Grigoryan was awarded the military rank of Major General and the Commander of the 2nd Army Corps, Colonel Garegin Poghosyan was awarded the military rank of Major General. During the ceremonial event at the Residence of the President, President Vahagn Khachaturyan congratulated the high-ranking military officers on the occasion of Constitution Day and on receiving high military ranks, and wished them best of luck in their service forthcoming.
05/07/2023
ԱվելինBy decrees of the President of the Republic of Armenia awarded military ranks
Based on the proposal of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia by the Decrees of the President of the Republic of Armenia Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces- First Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Edward Asryan was awarded the military rank of Lieutenant General, The Commander of the Special Army Corps, Colonel Armen Gyozalyan was awarded the military rank of Major General, The Commander of the Department of Missile Forces and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia - Head of Department, Colonel Gor Nikoyan was awarded the military rank of Major General, The Commander of the Engineering Troops of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia - Head of Department, Colonel Karen Grigoryan was awarded the military rank of Major General, The Commander of the 2nd Army Corps, Colonel Garegin Poghosyan was awarded the military rank of Major General.
05/07/2023
ԱվելինMeeting at the Ministry of Defence
On July 4, under the leadership of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan, a meeting was held to sum up the outputs of the half-year with the servicemembers and civil servants of the Information and Public Affairs Department of the MoD and the state institution “Zinuzh Media”. During the meeting, reports were presented on the work done in the first term of 2023. In particular, the attendees addressed the activities done in providing information to the public, cooperation with the media outlets, covering the daily routine of the Armed Forces personnel, cooperation with public organizations, and other issues in this field. The upcoming tasks were discussed as well. Defence Minister Suren Papikyan gave several instructions and outlined the directions for organizing the activities more effectively.
04/07/2023
ԱվելինA conference was held at the “Mother Armenia” Military History Museum
On June 29, a conference on the topic “The Forgotten Armenian Heroes of the Second World War” was held at the “Mother Armenia” Military History Museum of the Ministry of Defence. The conference was attended by servicemen, researchers, and representatives of accredited Embassies to Armenia. The attendees first toured the museum, all the while getting acquainted with the valuable samples of the temporary exhibition opened within the framework of the conference. During the conference, the representatives of the RA National Academy of Sciences, YSU, the National Archives of Armenia, and the “Mother Armenia” Military History Museum touched upon the active involvement and contribution of Armenians to World War II and presented in detail the unpublicized, unknown pages of the war and the exploits of the participants unknown to the public. Commending the feat and bravery of the fighters who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the motherland and valuing their merits are of key importance over the course of time. A collection of reports from the conference will be published in the near future.
30/06/2023
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence attended the ceremonial event dedicated to the anniversary of the establishment of the RA Military University
The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan attended the ceremonial event dedicated to the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the RA Military University named after V. Sargsyan. The event was attended by representatives of legislative and territorial administration bodies, deputy ministers of defence, the leadership of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, and other high-ranking officials as well. Congratulating those present on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of the Military University’s establishment, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia noted that the University has a great contribution to the army formation. Suren Papikyan also emphasized that today, after 29 years, the Military University faces a new milestone. It becomes a Military Academy, including the Military Aviation University in its structure. “We already have the relevant Government decision. In the near future, along with other legal acts, the new structure of the military university will also be completed. We have set a task in front of us, according to which the Military University should be not only the institution of our Armed Forces and the most significant educational center, but also a military training facility where young people from other countries will desire and dream to study, and this is a possible milestone."- emphasized RA Defence Minister Suren Papikyan, expressing confidence that thousands of young people devoted to motherland will study in this educational center to keep the borders of the motherland inviolable and preserve the honor high. The Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces-First Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Edward Asryan in his congratulatory speech touched upon the history of the establishment of the Military University named after V. Sargsyan and the current extended military educational activities. Edward Asryan stated that the graduates of the Military University have always contributed and are still actively contributing to the improvement and development of the combat potential of the army, therefore the structure should be strengthened as a guarantor of the Armenian State, the security of the Armenian people, improve and stand for the defence of country’s combat outposts.
30/06/2023
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