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India to supply large batch of weapons to Armenia - media

Caucasus (bbabo.net), - India will supply Armenia with a large shipment of weapons and ammunition worth almost $250 million, writes today, September 29, the Indian edition of The Economic Times.

It is noted that relevant contracts were signed between the governments of the two countries in early September. The cost of the contracts was not disclosed, however, according to the English-language newspaper, we can talk about 20 billion rupees, which in dollar terms is over 244 million.

Sources of the publication say that the order includes the first ever export of locally manufactured Pinaka multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).

The Indian Army itself has recently placed orders for six additional regimental sets of these systems, and is also testing extended range missiles for these launchers.

As part of the deal, India will also supply Armenia with anti-tank missiles and a host of other munitions.

This is not the first case of Indian arms exports to Armenia. In 2020, New Delhi delivered four Swathi counter-battery radars to Yerevan for $40 million.

The development of the MLRS "Pinaka" was launched in 1981, adopted by the Indian army in 1999. The 214-mm strike system is designed to destroy manpower, lightly armored vehicles, missile launchers, destroy command posts, communication centers and military-industrial infrastructure facilities, remotely install anti-tank and anti-personnel minefields. MLRS firing range - 40 km.

Armenia has every financial opportunity to acquire the necessary weapons and military equipment, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, speaking on September 13 in the parliament of the republic. The head of government then presented to the legislators the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border after a large-scale escalation in the region.

India to supply large batch of weapons to Armenia - media