यूँ ही नहीं भेजा भारत ने CDS भारत ने टर्की का इलाज शुरू किया

Описание: यूँ ही नहीं भेजा भारत ने CDS भारत ने टर्की का इलाज शुरू किया
The latest development in India-Armenia defence relations unfolded in February 2026, with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan leading a high-level Indian defence delegation on a landmark four-day official visit to Armenia (starting February 1, 2026). This marks the first-ever visit by a serving Indian CDS—or top military chief—to the South Caucasus nation, signaling a significant escalation in bilateral military ties amid Armenia's push for defence diversification and modernisation.Key Highlights of the CDS Visit to ArmeniaArrival and Reception: General Chauhan arrived in Yerevan on February 1, warmly received by India's Ambassador to Armenia Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Deputy Chief of the Armenian Armed Forces Maj Gen Temur Shahnazaryan. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Armenian Armed Forces, complete with a Guard of Honour and military band display.
Objectives: The visit focuses on strengthening long-term defence and security cooperation, advancing shared strategic interests, and exploring deeper institutional ties. Discussions involve meetings with Armenian civil and military leadership to build on existing momentum.
Symbolic Gestures: CDS General Anil Chauhan laid a wreath at the Armenian Genocide Memorial & Museum in Yerevan, honoring historical memory and underscoring cultural respect in the partnership.
Context of Growing Ties: This high-profile engagement builds on prior milestones, including India's export of Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers (a major deal worth around ₹2,000 crores), ongoing talks in the India-Armenia Joint Working Group on Defence (last session in Hyderabad, October 2025), and broader diplomatic exchanges. Armenia has increasingly turned to India for military equipment and expertise to modernise its forces amid regional security challenges.

The visit highlights India's expanding footprint in the South Caucasus as a reliable defence partner, offering advanced systems and strategic collaboration without the geopolitical strings often associated with other suppliers.Why This MattersAmid shifting regional dynamics, the CDS Armenia visit 2026 reinforces India's role in supporting Armenia's defence self-reliance and contributes to enhanced bilateral strategic alignment. It paves the way for potential new defence deals, joint exercises, training programs, and technology transfers—further solidifying India as a key player in global defence partnerships.