Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

[londontsi]

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“Referring to armed conflict provocations from Azerbaijan, U.S. has twice warned them that as soon as a war starts, they will recognize the independence of Artsakh. U.S. needs Artsakh since this land is located near Iran,” Zakharov said.

Very flawed argument.
Armenia/Artsakh will never allow its territory to be used for hostile action against Iran.

The only time I can imagine this might happen is if the Russians want to go to war with Iran ....

Highly unlikely.

[Mos]

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Very flawed argument.
Armenia/Artsakh will never allow its territory to be used for hostile action against Iran.

The only time I can imagine this might happen is if the Russians want to go to war with Iran ....

Highly unlikely.

Well, true Artsakh wouldn't allow US to attack Iran from its territory, but the fact that US has threatened to recognize the independence of artaskh in case azeris attack is more attributed in my mind in keeping the regional energy projects going as a war would greatly hamper energy projects beneficial for US and the West.

[levon]

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I like the way you think.....my biggest concern is that they may have no choice but to do their duties as the proxies of Ankara, however lapdog Aliyev has become "har" towards Turks. Must be a case of Rabies, nothing Ankara can't remedy.

I think Ankara is just as "interested" in the financial exploitation of Azeri resources as Aliev. I wouldn't be surprised if after all is done Turkey helps Azeris "sell" their weapons stockpiles. I'm not sure how much Turkey would want oil-free Azerbaijan to attack Armenia. When oil runs out, virtually no country will take interest in Azeri whining, and so a new war will almost inevitably bring the complete destruction of the country.

[Karabed]

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Azerbaijani soldier kills his fellow soldier

Baku. Hafiz Heydarov - APA. Soldier of Azerbaijani Army killed his fellow serviceman, APA reports.

The incident was recorded in military unit of Defense Ministry in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

Gaybali Ali Maharramov, drafted from Tovuz region military commissariat, killed his fellow soldier Jamal Etibar Abbasov, drafted from Sharur region military commissariat.

Deputy Press Secretary of the ministry Teymur Abdullayev confirmed the fact. He said that the incident took place as a result of careless handling with weapon.

Criminal case has been launched on the fact, investigation is underway.
http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=139787

[burjuin]

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Military aircraft crashes in Azerbaijan – UPDATED

[ 03 Feb 2011 18:24 ]
Baku. Hafiz Heydarov – APA. A military aircraft crashed in Azerbaijan, police office of Kurdamir region told APA.

The accident took place at about 17.00 in the territory of Kurdamir region. Su-25 of the Azerbaijani Air Forces crashed during the practice flight. No casualties were reported.

Press officer of the Defense ministry Colonel-Lieutenant Eldar Sabiroglu told APA from the site that both crew members were rescued. “Fortunately there were no casualties during the aircraft crash”.

Sabiroglu said details would be reported later.

apa.az

[Mos]

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they can't even fly a plane

[Vardan]

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Military aircraft crashes in Azerbaijan

A military aircraft crashed in Azerbaijan, police office of Kurdamir region told APA.


The accident took place at about 17.00 in the territory of Kurdamir region. Su-25 of the Azerbaijani Air Forces crashed during the practice flight. No casualties were reported.

Press officer of the Defense ministry Colonel-Lieutenant Eldar Sabiroglu told APA from the site that both crew members were rescued. “Fortunately there were no casualties during the aircraft crash”.

Sabiroglu said details would be reported later.

http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=139840

[ArmeniaR1]

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rest in pieces, again

[Karabed]

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The pilots survived the crash, hope they repeat it soon.
Who trains these pilots? turkish airforce?

[Eddo211]

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The pilots survived the crash, hope they repeat it soon.
Who trains these pilots? turkish airforce?

Most of their pilot trainings are from their own Airforce school (initial training) but they get their experience base mostly from Turkey and they also attend schools in Ukraine. With that said their experience level is not that great considering they have a good inventory of military aircraft.

If they have learned from the Turks then they must fly with one hand on the ejection lever at all time.
An Armenian pilot will not consider ejection unless it is the last resort (since we are low on military Aircraft and will do all we can to save it, I know I would, you might want your rear to eject though).