Russia’s old friend made a big betrayal in difficult times! Putin’s shock, Armenia will now buy arms from France and India

In recent weeks, Armenia has ordered air-defense systems and radars from France and reportedly anti-drone systems from India. The orders from Armenia come amid rising tensions with neighboring Azerbaijan. Armenia has fought several conflicts with Azerbaijan, including a minor clash in September that ended with Azerbaijan conquering the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, causing its 120,000 ethnic Armenian residents to flee. The acquisitions are notable not only for their timing, but also because they show that Armenia is taking concrete steps to reduce its dependence on military hardware from Russia, a longtime ally that has responded to increasing pressure from Azerbaijan. Has offered very little support to Yerevan. Armenia’s six-week war with Azerbaijan in 2020 drew worldwide attention to Azerbaijan’s use of aerial drones. At a press conference to announce the sale in October, France’s defense minister said that air defense was “absolutely vital” and that Paris was close to an agreement on the sale of three Thales GM 200 radars and the future delivery of short-range Mistral air defenses. Was also helping Yerevan.