Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan met with representatives of French companies KNDS⁠ and Airbus⁠ in Paris, where they discussed a number of issues related to ongoing cooperation.

Papikyan announced the meeting in a post on his Facebook page.

The Armenian defence minister travelled to Paris on 14 June on a working visit to attend the Eurosatory 2026.

As part of the exhibition, Papikyan visited the joint pavilion of Armenia’s defence industry companies, which showcases the country’s research, technological and manufacturing capabilities.