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Alexandr Avanesov

Papikyan denies rumors that  the Ministry of Defense is delaying  orders for local military manufacturers

Papikyan denies rumors that  the Ministry of Defense is delaying  orders for local military manufacturers

ArmInfo. Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has denied rumors that the ministry is delaying orders for local military manufacturers.

Speaking during a government hour in the National Assembly on March  4, Papikyan noted that 150 billion drams will be allocated for  placing orders with the country's defense enterprises in 2026-2028.  The Minister assured that work to equip the country's armed forces  with modern weaponry is being carried out as usual.

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