The Russian agency RT, citing data from the U.S. government procurement portal, reports that the Pentagon is preparing to transport hundreds of units of equipment and military gear from a military base in Germany to training grounds in Armenia this summer.
According to the documentation, the transportation will be carried out through Georgia. The U.S. Army Logistics Command plans to send equipment from the Dülmen base in Germany to the Zar base in Armenia.
The transportation will take place from July 16 to August 7, and the return of the equipment to Germany is scheduled from August 21 to September 20, 2025. These dates are specified in the tender for transportation services.
The contract also provides for the transportation of equipment from the Armavir training ground in Armenia to the port of Poti in Georgia. In total, the transportation of 151 units of equipment is planned, including vehicles, generators, and specialized containers.
Military Experts’ Opinion
According to military experts, this operation is related to preparations for another joint U.S.-Armenia military exercise. As is known, since 2023, joint military exercises “Eagle Partner” have been held in Armenia. Last year, they took place from July 15 to July 24.
The exercises involved servicemen of the Armenian peacekeeping brigade, the U.S. Army’s European and African ground forces, and the Kansas National Guard. Officially, it was stated that the maneuvers were conducted “as part of the training of Armenian servicemen for participation in international peacekeeping missions.”
During the previous exercises, American military equipment was also used, delivered to Armenia by Pentagon military transport aircraft.
The Armenian Ministry of Defense, in response to journalists’ inquiries, stated that both sides cover their own expenses. In particular, all costs associated with the participation of American servicemen, the transportation of equipment to Armenia, and its return were paid by the Pentagon.
It seems that the change of administration in the U.S. has not affected military cooperation plans with Armenia: the Pentagon is preparing to conduct the “Eagle Partner” exercises again this year.
Reactions from Moscow and Baku
The fact that joint maneuvers with the U.S. are being conducted in Armenia, where a Russian military base is located, and which officially remains a member of the CSTO, inevitably causes irritation in Moscow.
Furthermore, official Baku has viewed these exercises and overall Western military support for Armenia as a threat to regional stability.
It is worth recalling that the Biden administration’s decision to reinstate Section 907 against Azerbaijan and to deepen military and security cooperation with Armenia have seriously worsened relations between Washington and Baku.
After Trump’s return to power, Azerbaijan hopes to build reliable partnerships with the new U.S. administration based on mutual interests.
Farhad Mammadov
Translated from haqqin.az
