Armenia – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

8 May

Alice Rufo, France’s Minister Delegate to the French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, and Armenian Minister of High Technologies Mkhitar Hayrapetyan sign a memorandum of agreement.

Armenia, France Deepen Defense Ties With Focus on AI, Drone Development

France and Armenia have signed a new agreement to expand cooperation in defense innovation, focusing on emerging technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence, and quantum systems.

8 May

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says ‘Indignant’ Over Ally Armenia Hosting Zelensky, Summons Envoy

Russia said Thursday that it was "indignant" over its ally Armenia hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a European summit earlier this week.

5 May

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Hails ‘Leap Forward’ in Ties With Russia’s Ally Armenia

The EU and Armenia laid the groundwork for closer ties at a summit in Yerevan, marking another step in the former Soviet nation's cautious pivot away from Russia and towards Brussels.

Feb- 2026 -

10 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A V-BAT unmanned aerial system launches aboard Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Feb. 9, 2024. The V-BAT provides the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable (MEU(SOC)) the capability to increase maritime awareness through utilization of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sensors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Jodesz Gavilan

Armenia Boosts Military With US V-BAT Drones

Armenia has confirmed the purchase of US-made V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles, marking a concrete step in its expanding military cooperation with Washington.

10 February

War

An Azerbaijani soldier takes a selfie with the national flag in Fuzuli, a liberated city, last November 26, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Vice President Visits Armenia, Azerbaijan to ‘Advance’ Peace

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday, before a scheduled trip to Azerbaijan, as Washington seeks to consolidate a peace process between the neighbors.

9 February

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Armenia Showcases Indian-Made Weapon Systems in Active Service

Armenia has showcased its arsenal of Indian-made weapon systems in active service during the official four-day visit of India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan to Yerevan.

Oct- 2025 -

31 October

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

Armenia Nears $3B Deal to Buy India’s Su-30MKI Fighters

Armenia is reportedly nearing a multibillion-dollar deal with India to purchase HAL-built Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets.

Aug- 2025 -

24 August

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Armenians Hold Rally Against Russian Army Base

About 100 people staged a protest outside a Russian army base in the Armenian city of Gyumri, calling for an end to Moscow's military presence in the country.

9 August

Politics