Armenian Army facts for kids

The Armenian Army is the main part of the Armed Forces of Armenia. It is responsible for protecting the country on land. The army was officially formed on January 28, 1992.

What is the Armenian Army?

The Armenian Army is the ground force of Armenia. Its main job is to defend the country. It also helps keep peace in other parts of the world. The army works to protect Armenia's borders and its people.

Training and Defense Efforts

Armenia sends many of its officers to train in other countries. About 1,500 officers have trained in Greece and Russia. This training helps them learn new skills and strategies.

After the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, Armenia focused on making its army stronger. This was to help defend the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The goal was to prevent any new attacks from neighboring Azerbaijan. The army plays a key role in keeping the area safe.

Peacekeeping Missions

Besides defending its own country, the Armenian Army also helps with peacekeeping. Armenian soldiers have served in missions in places like Kosovo and Afghanistan. These missions help bring stability and peace to troubled regions.

Related pages

• Armed Forces of Armenia
• Armenian Air Defense
• Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army

Images for kids

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  Armenian soldiers in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

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  Snipers during a field exercise (2004)

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  Armenian Air Force Su-25's during a military parade in Yerevan.

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  Contingent from the Armed Forces of Armenia on Red Square in 2015.

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  Vladimir Putin during his visit to the 102nd Russian military base in Armenia.

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  Armenian troops before loading onto a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a training exercise.

See also

In Spanish: Fuerzas Armadas de Armenia para niños