Azerbaijan – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

28 April

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš.

Azerbaijan, Czech Republic Explore Joint Defense Manufacturing Projects

Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic are exploring joint defense manufacturing projects as both countries look to expand cooperation beyond energy trade into military production.

26 April

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during his first visit to Azerbaijan.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Signs Pacts With Azerbaijan in Drone Push

Ukraine and Azerbaijan signed six cooperation agreements on Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as he pushes to share Kyiv's drone expertise amid the Middle East war.

Feb- 2026 -

13 February

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Slovakia to Supply Azerbaijan With SAM-120 Mortars

Slovakia has signed a framework agreement to supply its locally-developed SAM-120 self-propelled mortars to Azerbaijan, according to local media.

10 February

War

An Azerbaijani soldier takes a selfie with the national flag in Fuzuli, a liberated city, last November 26, 2020.

Staff Writer With AFP

US Vice President Visits Armenia, Azerbaijan to ‘Advance’ Peace

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday, before a scheduled trip to Azerbaijan, as Washington seeks to consolidate a peace process between the neighbors.

Nov- 2025 -

15 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Strike on Kyiv Apartment Block Kills Six, Ukraine Says

A barrage of Russian missiles hit Kyiv on Friday, killing six people in one apartment block, attacks that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as a "heinous" bid to spread terror.

12 November

Air

Pakistani Air Force's JF-17 Thunder (FC-1 Xiaolong or FC-1 Fierce Dragon) fighter jet performs during the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China 2018, in Zhuhai city, south China's Guangdong province, 9 November 2018. JF-17 Thunder exhibited its dazzling aerial performance in front of the delegations of various air forces and aviation industries on the third day of Zhuhai Air Show in China. The breathtaking aerial display by the seasoned aerobatics pilot wing commander Zeeshan Baryar included some stunning maneuvers like the muscle climb, thunder turns, slow speed pass and inverted flight. An over fifteen minutes jaw dropping performance by Pride of The Nation, JF-17 Thunder, concluded with the trademark vertical rolls and disappearing in the blue skies of Zhuhai, leaving behind hundreds of spellbound spectators. The mesmerized audience applauded the Thundery performance as it landed back. (Photo by Shu ying / Imaginechina via AFP)

Rojoef Manuel

Azerbaijan Debuts JF-17 Thunder Jets, Becomes Fourth Global Operator

Azerbaijan displayed five newly acquired JF-17 Thunder fighter jets during its Victory Day parade, officially marking the country as the fourth operator of the China-Pakistan co-developed aircraft.

7 November

Arms

Military vehicles carrying HQ-9 medium- to long-range surface-to-air missiles march past the Tiananmen Rostrum during the military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing, China, 3 September 2015. China has pledged to cut the number of troops in its army by 300,000, in an unexpected announcement made by Chinese president Xi Jinping on Thursday (3 September 2015). Xi disclosed the news during a speech made before the beginning of a huge military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, held to mark the end of World War II and celebrate China's victory over Japan. Xi said that a 13% cut would be made in the country's 2.3 million-armed forces, stressing that China was committed to peace, although he gave no indication of when it would be implemented. "War is like a mirror," he said. "Looking at it helps us better understand the value of peace. China will remain committed to peaceful development. We Chinese love peace." China has cut the size of its military three times since the 1980s, according to media reports. (Photo by Ge jinfh / Imaginechina via AFP)

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese HQ-9BE Missile System Spotted in Azerbaijan Parade Rehearsal

Azerbaijan may have added China’s HQ-9BE long-range surface-to-air missile system to its arsenal, underscoring a growing shift away from Russian-made air defenses.

Oct- 2025 -

20 October

Asia Pacific

Azerbaijan and South Korea representatives during a defense cooperation talks in Baku

Rojoef Manuel

Azerbaijan, South Korea Strengthen Defense Ties in Baku Talks

Azerbaijan and South Korea have held defense talks in Baku to expand cooperation on military development and regional security.

10 October

Europe

Delegates from Azerbaijan and Georgia meet

Jodesz Gavilan

Azerbaijan, Georgia Boost Military Cybersecurity Cooperation

Azerbaijan and Georgia met in Tbilisi to deepen military cybersecurity cooperation and strengthen their digital defense modernization efforts.

Aug- 2025 -

19 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

Azerbaijan Debuts Turkish Armed Drone Boat in Caspian Defense Exercise

The Azerbaijan Navy has showcased its Turkish-built “Salvo” unmanned surface vessel for the first time during an exercise, signaling a new chapter in maritime security.

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