Hayk Hovhannisyan

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

@awildtengu1984 As a former artilleryman, I can confidently tell you that in combat conditions, the rate of fire of ordinary 120mm artillerymen is much lower. At this rate, the ammunition of this automatic mortar will be empty in 6 minutes, while the usual one will be empty in 10.

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

Armenian defense firm IDS showcased its "SHANT-22" 120mm remote-controlled automated mortar system at the Yerevan expo. Designed for stationary, vehicle, container, or towed trailer configurations, it integrates a digital fire control unit and an autoloader module. 🇦🇲

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

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[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

Meet the two stars of the Yerevan defense expo: Armenia's new indigenous armored vehicles. Both the heavy MRAP by ACE Group and the "Torq" series by Davaro are on display. According to manufacturers, both platforms are significantly cheaper than French Bastion APCs. 🧵👇

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

5/ Davaro's combat platforms rely on modular weapon systems. The Hunter-1 RWS configuration allows operators to rapidly swap weapons (7.62/12.7mm) and sensor pods depending on the mission, backed by a dedicated tactical Anti-UAV mode.

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

4/ The Davaro "Torq":
A lighter combat vehicle option. While utilizing an imported chassis and engine, its locally manufactured armored body is heavily up-gunned, mounting a massive 14.5mm heavy machine gun turret for direct fire support roles.

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

Armenia’s "Nairi-1" mobile air surveillance radar by YETRI on display in Yerevan. First unveiled at ArmHiTech 2022, the platform is designed for rapid deployment, folding completely onto its 8x8 KamAZ heavy truck chassis frame. 🇦🇲

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

Armenian firm Aragats showcases its line of Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) at the Yerevan expo. The automated turrets integrate multi-channel electro-optics (day TV/thermal channels) and are controlled via a ruggedized portable dual-screen console.

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

First public confirmation of domestic 122mm Grad artillery rockets in Armenia. HMP company showcases locally produced M-21OF shells, while Wolverine, a tactical gear manufacturer likely linked to IDS, displays launch tubes. 🇦🇲

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

5/ Close-Range & Micro Tier:
• MDS-1 Mosquito-1: Tube-launched, man-portable micro-loitering munition (<10 min deployment).
• HDS family: Likely a variant of the Hornet-7 short-range anti-tank strike asset with an integrated cumulative warhead.

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

Massive drone ecosystem unveiled by Armenian defense firm Davaro ahead of the RISE 2026 expo in Yerevan. The company showcases a highly integrated lineage of reconnaissance, strike, and jet-powered platforms. 🧵👇

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

4/ Jet-Powered & Glide Systems:
• UGM-250: FAB-250 unguided bomb converted into an 60km precision glide bomb.
• Draco Series (DDS-10K & DDS-50): Turbojet platforms including 200km counter-UAS interceptor & 100km air-launched variant.
• Unidentified air-launched jet munition.

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

Recent videos shared by the Arm Military TG channel show the IDS 4x4 during mountain trials in Armenia. The interior accommodates a 2-man front crew and up to 8 soldiers in the rear. Its roof is designed with a ring mount station for heavy machine guns.

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

First look at the new indigenous armored vehicle platform by Armenian firm IDS spotted ahead of the RISE 2026 expo in Yerevan. The heavy modular 4x4 vehicle features top-mounted anti-drone cope cages but notably lacks a V-hull for mine blast protection. 🇦🇲

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

The firepower, most likely, relies on the 120mm 'Kaputan' mortar developed by Armenian firm Arsenal. The Kaputan is a domestic copy and modernization of the classic Soviet 2B11 mortar from the 2S12 'Sani' complex.

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

New Armenian mobile 120mm self-propelled mortar platform developed by IDS company showcased at the Yerevan expo. The system integrates an automated mortar module onto a heavily modified and armored GAZ Sadko 4x4 truck chassis. 🇦🇲

[Hayk Hovhannisyan @Hayk__H]

Notably, this platform was not presented at the recent military parade. However, recent videos of its live-fire field trials have circulated on social media, indicating that the system is currently undergoing evaluation and has not yet been officially adopted.