Syllabus: GS-II
Subject: International Relations
Topic: India’s relations with other countries
Issue: India-Armenia
Context: Armenia is working on elevating its relationship with India, Â to a strategic partnership.
India- Armenia:
- In 2020, Armenia purchased the Swathi weapon-locating radar system from India.
- Agreement for purchasing ammunition, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers, as well as anti-tank munitions signed.
Prelims Connect:
Nagorno-Karabakh
- It is a conflict zone which is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but its inhabitants are predominantly ethnic Armenians.
Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers:
- It is a multiple rocket launcher produced in India and developed by the DRDO for the Indian Army.
- Pinaka saw service during the Kargil War, where it was successful in neutralising Pakistani positions on the mountain tops.
