YEREVAN. – Armenia marks army tank crew members’ day on October 8.

The army tank troops of the Republic of Armenia have inherited the traditions, knowhow, and also partly the technical park of the tank troops of the Armenian SSR. 

Once Armenia gained independence in September 1991, planned improvements and formation began in the country’s army tank troops, and these activities were completed on October 8, 1992.

The tank troops of Armenia have also actively participated in the Karabakh War, and protected the borders of Armenia.