Armenia purchased $600 million worth of arms from India
Armenia has become the largest buyer of Indian arms. According to the Indian information resource IADN, the total volume of Armenia's arms purchases from India in the 2024-2025 fiscal year has reached $600 million, Armenian media reported.
According to Indian sources, Armenia has purchased "Pinaka" missile systems, anti-UAV systems, anti-tank systems and other weapons.
The contract for the supply of four "Pinaka" batteries and missiles for them cost Yerevan $250 million.
Note that India will also supply Armenia with anti-tank missiles and a number of ammunition. In addition, Yerevan will receive four "Swathi radars" ($44 million). These radars are designed to detect artillery shells, mortar mines and rockets, as well as to pinpoint the location of their launchers and positions.
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