India expands strategic presence, sends defence attaches to Armenia and other countries

For the first time, India will post defence attaches in several countries including Ethiopia, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Philippines, Armenia and Poland in line with its broader policy initiative to expand strategic ties with key regions, a move that comes amid renewed geopolitical rivalries, The Print reports.

 

The decision to appoint a defence attache in Armenia comes as the country in the Caucasus region shows deep interest in enhancing its defence relations with India.

 

Last year, an arms deal to supply Indian military hardware including multi-barrel rocket launchers to Armenia was firmed up.