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AZERBAIJAN AND ARMENIA MILITARY BUDGET
By Messenger Staff
The Messenger
Oct 28 2010
Georgia
An increase in the Azeri defence budget will be met with asymmetric
steps from Armenia, who spend less but more effectively, according
to First Deputy Defence Minister of Armenia, David Tonoian who
was speaking to Radio Liberty. Currently, Azerbaijan claims that
its defence budget is almost 8 times bigger than that of Armenia,
rising in 2011 to USD 3 bln. Tonoian however mentioned that Yerevan
has nurtured a system of strategic balance which forces peace on Baku.
Since 1994, Armenian armed forces have been preventing war, according
to Armenians who also believe that an increase in defence expenditure
does not necessarily mean improving the combat ability of its armed
forces. An increase in military expenses and purchasing arms would
not secure victory. Tonoian mentioned that the enhancement of the
Azeri defence system indirectly suggests preparation of military
confrontation, which is a worrying signal not only for Armenia but
the international community as a whole.
From: A. Papazian
By Messenger Staff
The Messenger
Oct 28 2010
Georgia
An increase in the Azeri defence budget will be met with asymmetric
steps from Armenia, who spend less but more effectively, according
to First Deputy Defence Minister of Armenia, David Tonoian who
was speaking to Radio Liberty. Currently, Azerbaijan claims that
its defence budget is almost 8 times bigger than that of Armenia,
rising in 2011 to USD 3 bln. Tonoian however mentioned that Yerevan
has nurtured a system of strategic balance which forces peace on Baku.
Since 1994, Armenian armed forces have been preventing war, according
to Armenians who also believe that an increase in defence expenditure
does not necessarily mean improving the combat ability of its armed
forces. An increase in military expenses and purchasing arms would
not secure victory. Tonoian mentioned that the enhancement of the
Azeri defence system indirectly suggests preparation of military
confrontation, which is a worrying signal not only for Armenia but
the international community as a whole.
From: A. Papazian