Armenia has finalized the purchase of US-made V-BAT unmanned aerial systems through the Foreign Military Sales program, marking a deepening defense partnership with Washington. Announced during a high-level US visit, the deal builds on annual “Eagle Partner” exercises focused on interoperability and peacekeeping. The Shield AI-developed V-BAT features vertical takeoff and landing capability, allowing operations without runways. Yerevan views the acquisition as a step toward broader modernization and enhanced bilateral security cooperation.
