Armenia Welcomes Military Modernization

I hope this isn't the start of an arms race.

As he told the Armenian Public TV, he will be glad if Russia decides to modernize the base and replenish it with the most modern armament.

According to him, the issue concerns Armenia and Russia only and "we are not obliged to ask for permission from anyone else."

Serge Sargsyan reminded of Azerbaijan's purchasing Ukrainian MIG-29 and other armament.

Armenia should upgrade its aging military equipment, but it would be much smarter to do as they are doing now: have the Russians do it for their bases within Armenia. Only after our economy stabilizes and the tax revenue maximizes should we consider arming ourselves with the latest and greatest weapons at our expense. Even then, only for reasons of defense.

Source: PanArmenian