Armenia Increases Defense R&D Funding by 50% to Over 2.1 Billion AMD
DEFENSE
Armenia's Ministry of High-Tech Industry reported that state funding for defense R&D reached over 2.1 billion AMD in 2025, marking a 50% increase from 2024. Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan attributed this rise to comprehensive reforms designed to enhance attractiveness for defense companies, including a new framework for R&D projects that allows for a step-by-step development approach.
Feb 17, 2026, 12:53 PM
