Armenia Signs Arms Contract with France for Precision Rifles and Military Training

Bollyinside 
feb 23 2024

Armenia signs arms contract with France: defence ministers

  • France Commits To Sell Precision Rifles And Train Armenian Military Officers
  • Armenia Aims To Reduce Dependence On Moscow And Modernize Its Army
  • France To Deploy A Military Adviser Specializing In Ground-Based Air Defense Systems
  • Growing Rift Between Armenia And Moscow Over Perceived Inaction On Armenia’s Conflict With Azerbaijan
  • France has signed commitments to sell precision rifles to Armenia and train Armenian military officers, as Yerevan seeks to reduce its dependence on Moscow. The two countries also agreed on additional support for Armenia’s defense capabilities.

    France has pledged to sell precision rifles to Armenia and provide training for its military officers. This move comes as Armenia aims to modernize its army and reduce its reliance on Moscow.

    Armenia’s decision to seek support from France highlights a growing rift with its historic ally, Moscow. The perceived inaction of the Kremlin in Armenia’s conflict with Azerbaijan has strained relations between Yerevan and Moscow.

    https://www.bollyinside.com/news/world-news/armenia-signs-arms-contract-with-france-for-precision-rifles-and-military-training/