The issue of U.S.-funded biolaboratories operating in Armenia has resurfaced in Armenian media in recent days.

Axar.az reports that a few days ago, Armenian opposition activists held a protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia regarding these biolaboratories.

Armenian media reports that since the 1990s, numerous biological laboratories have been established in several post-Soviet countries with financial support from the U.S. Department of Defense. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), operating under the U.S. Department of Defense, funds these laboratories in post-Soviet countries, sends relevant specialists—including to Armenia—and conducts biological research. The agency's annual budget exceeds $2 billion.

It has been reported that during Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan’s visit to the U.S. in January 2024, an agreement was signed with the Pentagon for the opening of Armenia’s 13th biolaboratory.

"According to various sources, U.S.-funded biolaboratories in Armenia operate in the regions of Gegharkunik, Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Armavir, Ararat, and Syunik," Armenian media highlighted.

The U.S. Embassy in Armenia has refused to answer media inquiries regarding the locations, scope of activities, number, and purpose of these biolaboratories.