YEREVAM. – Some kinds of remote control sets made in Armenia are already used on the frontline, Chief of Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Artak Davtyan said in a New Year message.

“2018 was a turbulent year with drastic changes, which, I am sure, will make the development of the Armenian army fruitful and will contribute to peace and calmness on our borders,” Davtyan said.

He pointed out a seven-year program of army modernization which kicked off this year as well as ArmHiTec 2018 exhibition dedicated to the development of military sector. Davtyan also underlined the importance of “I am” and “I have the honor” programs that were implemented during the year.

The Armenian army commander touched upon the Shant 2018 military drills as well as Tank Biathlon where Armenian soldiers made a good showing.

“The actions of the adversary are unpredictable and, perhaps, they will try to resolve the conflict by military means. Preventing this process is the task of our Armed Forces. We must be vigilant and united. We must be strong so that there was no war … I want to thank all the servicemen standing on the border. I am bending before those who died and I want to thank also their families. Losses should not weaken, but unite us. From the bottom of my heart I wish you Happy New Year and Merry Christmas. Let 2019 be a year of peace, stability, solidarity, new achievements. Let all families have plenty of minutes of happiness, joy, let the warm and peaceful tmosphere reign. All the best! Happy New Year!” the message says.