Armenia`s Foreign Intelligence Service  predicts rising external  pressure ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections

ArmInfo.The Foreign Intelligence Service (FSI) of Armenia predicts increased pressure on the country from various external actors amid the upcoming  parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, 2026.

 "In the context of the upcoming 2026 elections, efforts to influence  Armenia by various external actors will likely become more extensive,  complex, and comprehensive. This will likely include dissemination of  false, distorted, or decontextualized information, malicious digital  activities targeting national infrastructure and discourse,  Activation of "on-the-ground" intelligence assets and the creation of  manufactured "local" political activism, Exploitation and  manipulation of the political views and patriotic sentiments of youth  and activist groups," states the FSI's report  on Armenia's external  risks in 2026.

The report also mentions international terrorism, emphasizing that in  2026, it will continue to be a constantly evolving and transforming  global threat, encompassing a wider geography. The FSI  believes that  2026 is expected to offer broad opportunities for testing new weapon  systems on the battlefield, shortening the cycle between production  and combat application.

"The role of drones in counter-unmanned aerial vehicles will likely  expand, opening up new prospects for the integration of unmanned and  manned aircraft. AI will continue to transform the battlefield. While  not replacing human presence entirely, it is fundamentally altering  the decision-making functions of commanders," the FSI report states.