Officially, the purpose of the Eagle Partner 24 manoeuvres is stated to be training in preparation for participation in and conduct of peacekeeping operations
At the same time, American Stryker – Dragoon (ICV-D) TBMs armed with 30 mm cannon were spotted at Yerevan’s “Zvartnost” airport, which are “very suitable” for humanitarian missions.
It should be noted that the equipment was transported by the US Air Force’s C17 Globemaster III aircraft, which is capable of carrying much larger equipment.
Thus, the US Armed Forces are working out the issues of transferring heavy weapons to the South Caucasus, which is in the sphere of strategic interests of the West. And, consequently, it is considered as a potential crisis until Russia gets out of control.