Yerevan/New Delhi: Armenia is set to finalise a massive $3.5-4 billion arms deal with India amid ongoing tensions with Azerbaijan. Sources say the deal will include air defense systems, missile systems and artillery, marking a major leap in India’s strategic presence in the South Caucasus region.

The discussions focus on the Akash-NG missile system, which has advanced interception capabilities and a longer range than earlier versions. It impressed military observers during India’s Operation Sindoor and is expected to become a key part of Armenia’s multi-layered air defense network.

The country has also shown interest in India’s supersonic BrahMos cruise missile, which destroyed 11 Pakistani airbases during India’s military offensive against Pakistan. Defense analysts see the deal as a s

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