Azerbaijan's defense industry company Arkan Innovations LLC has developed three new kamikaze drones.
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The preparation phase for the next stage of the EFES-2026 multinational exercise, held in Istanbul and Izmir cities, Türkiye, is ongoing.
Since 1991, the 11 former non-Russian Soviet republics have developed their own militaries as part of their state-building processes.The three Baltic countries have never counted themselves among them and are
NATO and Azerbaijan are stepping up cooperation in the modernisation of military education, following a recent visit by alliance representatives to Baku.
Preliminary investigation results into a Turkish C-130 military transport aircraft that crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border last November show no traces of explosives, the Turkish National Defense Ministry said Thursday. The crash killed 20 people, including the flight crew.
Israel carried out a strike on Iran’s Bandar-e Anzali port on the Caspian Sea, targeting a key supply route between Russia and Iran used to transport drones, ammunition, and other military equipment.
In accordance with the program for the development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria, a group of representatives of the Military Police Department of the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense visited Sofia, Bulgaria.
The drone strike against the territory of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, the reaction of President Ilham Aliyev, and the subsequent decisions taken by the Azerbaijani leadership have created noticeable tension within Azerbaijani society.
The Defense Ministry also emphasized that the denial by the General Staff of the Iranian armed forces regarding attacks against Azerbaijan is “absolutely unacceptable.”
Within the 2026 Individual Partnership Cooperation Programme (IPCP) between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, an Advisory meeting is being conducted in Baku.
Azerbaijan’s TURAN small-arms platform, developed by USH Group with the involvement of Azerbaijani special forces, has drawn strong interest from international partners and NATO-country representatives at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia.
Azerbaijan has purchased 96 SAM120 self-propelled automatic mortar systems of 122 mm caliber from Slovakia.
The Gripen E/F, classified as a 4.5-generation fighter, is equipped with advanced avionics, electronic warfare systems, and an AESA radar, enabling effective operations in contested airspace.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Aziz Nasirzadeh, on February 6.
Baku, Abu Dhabi also sign document concerning sale of a portion of non-controlling stake held by Azerbaijan in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC to int'l investment arm of ADNOC.
Iran’s internal vulnerability is creating a window of opportunity for the United States to apply strategic pressure, while a peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan could weaken the positions of Tehran and Moscow in the South Caucasus.
NATO expressed readiness to expand political dialogue and practical cooperation with Azerbaijan and continue supporting reforms in security and defense.
A range of modern, high-precision technological equipment acquired from advanced countries has been installed at the facility, where various types of military-purpose products will be manufactured.
Azerbaijan is a reliable partner of NATO and cooperates with the Alliance and partner countries in the areas of security, defense reforms, cyber defense, and counterterrorism.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has proposed enhancing defense cooperation and holding joint military exercises among Turkic states, while denying any intent to form a formal military bloc.
Under the agreement, the participating parties commit to providing mutual assistance in the event of armed aggression against either of them, in order to exercise the right to individual and collective self-defense as recognized by Article 51 of the UN Charter.
A senior adviser to the presidency says Baku has concerns about the UN mandate and lacks the troops to spare.
Turkey is ready to support the Syrian army using the Azerbaijani model, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler has announced.
In October 2025, the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) convened a pivotal summit in Gabala, Azerbaijan, demonstrating its emergence as a significant geopolitical entity in the Eurasian landscape. During the summit, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the OTS's evolution into a key geopolitical center, while Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev referred to it as an authoritative structure uniting Turkic populations. This marked a critical juncture in the organization’s development, solidifying its influence in a region that links the Mediterranean to Central Asia.