Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

[Mher]

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Hmmmm...That gets me thinking
I am sure that the government knows about these, and has a way to counter them. The problem with the helicopters is that..well, we need more of them. haha..It wouldn't hurt to have maybe another 100 Hinds xD

I think it's obvious it wasn't an anonymous source that announced the purchase without permission, seeing how they manage to keep whatever they chose hidden. It was clearly planned as an intimidation factor. As a source of detente, for them to understand regardless of whatever superiority they perceive to have, even if one day they think they have enough to take Artsakh back, they understand everything they have, especially their pipelines, will get blown to xxxx. That is the biggest factor that I believe this purchase brings.

It would be also interesting to learn the factors involved behind the purchase. To know what role Russia played in the transaction.

Furthermore, its great to see Armenia getting some offensive weapons. The defensive systems are great to have, but its good to take the battle to them if they ever make the mistake of lighting that fire.

Finally, reading about the AR1A, it seems to be a improvement on the B-30 Smerch, at least on paper.

[burjuin]

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Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army
Artillery brigade exercise

[Chubs]

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I think it's obvious it wasn't an anonymous source that announced the purchase without permission, seeing how they manage to keep whatever they chose hidden. It was clearly planned as an intimidation factor. As a source of detente, for them to understand regardless of whatever superiority they perceive to have, even if one day they think they have enough to take Artsakh back, they understand everything they have, especially their pipelines, will get blown to xxxx. That is the biggest factor that I believe this purchase brings.

It would be also interesting to learn the factors involved behind the purchase. To know what role Russia played in the transaction.

Furthermore, its great to see Armenia getting some offensive weapons. The defensive systems are great to have, but its good to take the battle to them if they ever make the mistake of lighting that fire.

Finally, reading about the AR1A, it seems to be a improvement on the B-30 Smerch, at least on paper.

That was a bit of a joke but..okay I understand....:/

[burjuin]

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Armenian border guards

[Chubs]

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Did these guys get new helmets or something? Why does he (Looks like a newer Russian helmet) have this? Thank you to Burjuin for the pics, if you can post one of his full gear then I would appreciate it.
Also, The new budget for 2014 has been passed, what could this mean for Armenian military spending?
The Armenian government pushed through the parliament on Thursday its draft state budget for next year that aims to maintain fiscal austerity while increasing public spending by roughly 10 percent.

The budget passed by the National Assembly commits the government to spending 1.24 trillion drams ($3.2 billion), up from 1.15 trillion drams projected for this year. Budgetary revenues would similarly rise by around 10 percent to almost 1.15 trillion drams. The resulting budget deficit is projected to be equivalent to less than 3 percent of Gross Domestic Product.

The budgetary targets are based on the assumption that the Armenian economy will grow by more than 5 percent in 2014. The International Monetary Fund and other multilateral lending institutions expect slower growth.

The targets underwent few changes during parliamentary debates, with the government rejecting 90 percent of over 300 amendments proposed by lawmakers.

The spending bill was backed by 70 deputies of the 131-member assembly, virtually all of them affiliated with the ruling Republican Party of Armenia and its junior coalition partner, Orinats Yerkir. Forty other deputies voted against it. They represent the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) of Gagik Tsarukian and the three opposition parties holding parliament seats.

Members of the parliamentary minority strongly criticized the proposed budget and the government’s overall economic policy during the debates. Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisian defended his cabinet’s track record.

Sarkisian also defended the budget in his earlier statements, saying that the bulk of the extra spending envisaged by the government will be channeled into social security, education and healthcare. This will mean increases in pensions and salaries of military and security personnel and civil servants.

Improved tax collection will be essential for the planned pay rises. Addressing lawmakers in late October, Sarkisian said that the government will not seek to ensure the sizable revenue increase through a further toughening of tax administration. He said tax authorities will instead focus on “risky” sectors of the economy where they think tax evasion is particularly widespread. This will be done through more frequent tax audits of companies suspected of grossly underreporting their earnings, he added.

[burjuin]

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Armenian Army
The front line in the direction of Nakhchivan

[burjuin]

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Armenian Army
The front line in the direction of Nakhchivan

[Chubs]

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Armenian Army
The front line in the direction of Nakhchivan

Thanks Burjuin, those are the pics I was talking about. So, does anyone know why hes got this helmet? It looks good, is it Russian? I do not think this guy is SF so.

[Eddo211]

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Yes, nice gear and love that under folder.

[Chubs]

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Yes, nice gear and love that under folder.

I agree, and look at his boots. They are different than most of the ones we see. It doesn't look like that blistering Leather crap that allegedly our boys strap to their feet. I am kind of the person thats all about soldier safety and ease. If our boys ain't happy with what they have, I am not happy. I guess it can be a bit cosmetic, I mean..who doesn't want to look pro when knowing everyday a war might break out and you might be killed.