Recently, as part of a working trip to deepen military cooperation between Armenia and India, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan traveled to Gandhinagar, India, to attend the DEFEXPO expo. Papikyan visited on December 3, 2024, and met with representatives of several defense companies. He also looked at the military equipment on display at the expo.
Armenia’s desire to strengthen its defense capabilities is demonstrated by this visit, especially in view of the persistent regional tensions. Reports indicate that Papikyan discussed potential arms deals with Indian officials, including the acquisition of Akash air-defence systems and combat drones. The Armenian government has been actively seeking to modernize its armed forces, especially following recent conflicts that highlighted deficiencies in military equipment.
The meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also focused on expanding bilateral military-technical
