A delegation led by French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sebastian Lecornu, visited Armenia, marking his first ever visit and a significant step in military cooperation between the two nations. During the visit, Armenia and Iran signed a comprehensive defense and security pact aimed at addressing the geopolitical crisis in the South Caucasus and neutralizing common threats. Furthermore, Armenia and France signed new cooperation agreements, including a notable arms contract. French Defense Minister Lecornu stated that anti-aircraft missiles, including GM200 radars and Mistral SAMs, would be made available to Armenia if needed. This growing military cooperation comes as Armenian leader Nikol Pashinyan seeks to reduce the country's dependence on Russia. The visit also saw the first deployment of French military hardware in Armenian service, with discussions on further defense purchases, including a deal to buy assault, expected to continue. Notably, Armenia is making significant arms purchases from France, including 50 units of Bastion armored vehicles, three GM200 radars capable of detecting warplanes, drones, and rockets within a 250-kilometer radius, and night vision goggles, following its suspension of CSTO membership.
As Armenia suspends its CSTO membership, it is making arms purchases from France: • 50 units of Bastion armoured vehicles • Three GM200 radars that can detect warplanes, drones and even rockets within a 250-kilometer radius • Night vision goggles • Deal to buy assault… https://t.co/ZfxPDHHSB6
As Armenia suspends its CSTO membership, it is making arms purchases from France: • 50 units of Bastion armoured vehicles • Three GM200 radars that can detect warplanes, drones and even rockets within a 250-kilometer radius • Night vision googles • Deal to buy assault… https://t.co/7fKJSGTicm
The first photos of French military hardware in Armenian service. France's Defence Minister made his first ever visit to Yerevan today. More defence purchases were discussed and are expected to be arranged in the near future. https://t.co/M5UcNYpwlU
First photos of French Bastions in Armed Forces of Armenia. Looking forward to see GM200 radars and Mistral SAMs, as well as further procurement of such air defence assets as Crotale and SAMP-T #France #Armenia #Military #defence #defense https://t.co/esJiKzAlgT
France and Armenia on Friday hailed growing military cooperation as Armenian leader Nikol Pashinyan seeks to reduce his small country's dependence on former master Russia. https://t.co/gDydzcfxHF
NEW: Armenia signs arms contract with France: defence ministers https://t.co/CS0KVaixc8
The Ministers of Defense of Armenia and the French Armed Forces signed new cooperation agreements in Yerevan. “As for anti-aircraft missiles, if Armenia needs them, these missiles will also be at your disposal,” said French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu. “There will be… https://t.co/fCMpERndHI
Iran and Armenia sign a comprehensive defense and security pact. A joint defense and security agreement between Armenia and Iran is on the agenda to overcome the current geopolitical crisis in the South Caucasus and neutralize common threats. This agreement allows Iran to have…
A delegation led by French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastian Lecornu arrived on an official visit to the Republic of Armenia https://t.co/IywCwfg9Xu