Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

[Federate]

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Hey guys, my name is Mher. I was born in Iran, and moved to America about 10 years ago. Im hoping to move to Armenia within a few years after graduating college, but for now, I m doing my best to keep up with Armenian news. Ive been following this messageboard for about the past 2-3 months to get caught up on Armenian politics and issues. I finally finished going through this thread and the some of the other key ones, and I want to thank you guys for all the information, updates, and pictures you provide. Hopefully Ill be able to contribute to the discussions. Thats all for now.

Welcome to the forum Mher. It's nice to see that people actually read the stuff we post . Don't be shy to contribute as well and enjoy your stay!

[burjuin]

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Armenia interested in “Smerch” multiple launch rocket system

Wednesday 8 June 2011 09:56

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Yerevan/Mediamax/. During Milex-2011 exhibition held in Minsk last week representatives of Armenia showed interest in Russian "Smerch” Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS).

Nikolay Dimidyuk, Director for Special Commissions of Russia’s defense exports organization, “Rosoboronexport”, said this in the interview to “Military-industrial messenger” magazine, Mediamax reports.

According to him, “interesting negotiations were held with representatives of Armenia and Kazakhstan, who were interested in Russian “Smerch” MLRS and modernization of armament.”

He specially highlighted the participation of Collective Security Treaty Organization’s (CSTO) bodies in the exhibition.

“We have never cooperated so closely with CSTO. For example, there is a task to supply arms to CSTO states by internal prices. But it is not always profitable for the factory. The factory is forced to take a loan, and there is no guarantee that this or that country will buy its production. It was suggested to set up a task force to elaborate proposals on given issue.”

Mediamax reports that “Smerch” multiple launch rocket system, developed in 1987, is considered the most powerful one in the world. “Smerch” is used by Armed Forces of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Peru, Algeria, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and India.

The export price of “Smerch” MLRS is about $12mln.

http://www.mediamax.am/en-news-2-1292.html

[Federate]

Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

Mediamax reports that “Smerch” multiple launch rocket system, developed in 1987, is considered the most powerful one in the world. “Smerch” is used by Armed Forces of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Peru, Algeria, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and India.

And Azerbaijan...

[Tigranakert]

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Well we will get it for 6 million SMERCH is one of the best, and deadly, multiple rocket systems today. It would be amazing if we could acquire some of those, this will boost our attacking capabilities enormously.

[arakeretzig]

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http://www.mediamax.am/en-news-2-1292.html

good news! lets hope this wont take so long to be realised...

[Vrej1915]

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We have this system for a long time .
This is not news.

http://www.armenialiberty.org/content/article/24228183.html

[Mos]

Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan

Hey guys, my name is Mher. I was born in Iran, and moved to America about 10 years ago. Im hoping to move to Armenia within a few years after graduating college, but for now, I m doing my best to keep up with Armenian news. Ive been following this messageboard for about the past 2-3 months to get caught up on Armenian politics and issues. I finally finished going through this thread and the some of the other key ones, and I want to thank you guys for all the information, updates, and pictures you provide. Hopefully Ill be able to contribute to the discussions. Thats all for now.

Welcome aper - it's good you are doing this!

[Joseph]

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http://tert.am/en/news/2011/06/08/smerch/

Armenian military obtains Smerch
14:45 • 08.06.11

According to a Russian military publication, citing a top official Russia's the Rosobornexport, the Armenian Defense Ministry delegation members attending the Milex–2011 military expo held in Minsk, Belarus, were interested in the Russian-built modern multiple rocket launcher system Smerch.

When contacted by Tert.am, Armenian defense minister's spokesman Davit Karapetyan denied to comment on the report, adding only that the Armenian armed forces periodically update their arsenal with modern weaponry.

An anonymous source at the Defense Ministry, however, confirmed to Tert.am that the Armenian military has already obtained the system.

The BM-30 Smerch or 9A52 is designed to defeat personnel, armored, and soft-skinned targets in concentration areas, artillery batteries, command posts and ammunition depots.


Tert.am

[arakeretzig]

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http://tert.am/en/news/2011/06/08/smerch/

Armenian military obtains Smerch
14:45 • 08.06.11

According to a Russian military publication, citing a top official Russia's the Rosobornexport, the Armenian Defense Ministry delegation members attending the Milex–2011 military expo held in Minsk, Belarus, were interested in the Russian-built modern multiple rocket launcher system Smerch.

When contacted by Tert.am, Armenian defense minister's spokesman Davit Karapetyan denied to comment on the report, adding only that the Armenian armed forces periodically update their arsenal with modern weaponry.

An anonymous source at the Defense Ministry, however, confirmed to Tert.am that the Armenian military has already obtained the system.

The BM-30 Smerch or 9A52 is designed to defeat personnel, armored, and soft-skinned targets in concentration areas, artillery batteries, command posts and ammunition depots.


Tert.am

that was really quick
Although, one might have suspected this a while ago, because AAF is so secretive about revieling military purshaces. But why reveal this now is the question. Interesting times indeed. Zoravar, can you confirm this in your circles?

[burjuin]

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Car carrying servicemen turned over in Azerbaijan, three injured

[ 08 Jun 2011 12:23 ]
Mingachevir. Shahnezer Bashirov – APA. A car turned over on Aran-Mingachevir highway, three servicemen were injured.

APA’s local bureau reports that the accident happened on the 8th km of the highway yesterday.

Mercedes-180 driven by senior lieutenant of the military unit in Yevlakh, Aliyev Rufat Hasan, 26, turned over. Rufat Aliyev and his fellow servicemen – Bedelov Ismayil Aliyar, 29, and Farzaliyev Sakhavat Suleyman, 25, were injured.

They were taken to Mingachevir Central Hospital.

Military police are carrying out investigation.

apa.az