politics
Exclusive: In Armenia, the "door is open" for AI and weapons diversity
"We are making our sovereignty more resilient. We are trying to make Armenia more independent."
TL;DR
- Armenia is pursuing "diversification" in energy, AI, supply chains, and weapons procurement.
- The goal is to increase sovereignty and independence, reducing reliance on single players.
- New defense technology relationships are being forged with France, India, and the U.S., including a V-BAT drone deal.
- Armenia is interested in U.S. small modular reactors and the Pax Silica initiative for AI and chip supply chains.
- The ambassador stressed that cooperation with the U.S. and EU is not directed against Russia, Iran, China, or any other country.