YEREVAN. - The board of Ministry of Defense of Armenia held a meeting on Wednesday.

The sides discussed achievements in expansion of opportunities for air defense modernization and upgrading air defense forces during the recent years, the press service of Armenian Defense Ministry informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The modernization of air defense systems of Armenia is appropriate in terms of Azerbaijan’s warlike statements. Azerbaijan has begun to modernize its army after a ceasefire was reached. Azerbaijan’s military budget makes $ 3,12 bn dollars, while it was only $ 135m in 2003.