Pursuant to the 2026 training plan, a large-scale operational exercise was conducted under the leadership of the Land Forces with the participation of Land Forces military units, according to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense.
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Today is celebrated as the Day of the Armed Forces in Azerbaijan.
Independence Day is celebrated in Azerbaijan today, on May 28.
Azerbaijani army servicemen Muhammad Huseynov and Kamil Gaflanov were injured on May 11 after stepping on a mine while performing their official duties in the Kalbajar district, according to Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry.
The Czech Republic has offered Azerbaijan its new-generation L-39NG trainer aircraft, which will be used by the country's combat aviation pilots.
The Azerbaijani authorities allocated approximately 1.3 billion manat for the country's defense. The largest budget expenditure item was salaries.
Today, drones were observed flying over Baku. The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry clarified that these were organized training flights for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
During a visit to Azerbaijan, Deputy Head of the Russian Aerospace Forces Yuri Grekhov engaged in discussions regarding the enhancement of military cooperation between Moscow and Baku. Additionally, the Russian delegation participated in a seminar hosted by the National Defense University.
Azerbaijan has secured the 60th spot in the Global Firepower ranking for 2026, taking the lead in the South Caucasus region when it comes to military might.
Delegations from the Azerbaijani and Turkish Air Forces convened in Baku to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation and joint military exercises.
Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in events dedicated to November 8 - Victory Day, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense said.
U.S. Presidential Envoy Steven Whitkoff has hailed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev as an "example of statemanship" for his decision to end the Karabakh war despite military advantage.
Today, military orchestras and columns of service members have taken to the streets of Azerbaijan's cities. In a triumphant march, they are proceeding through streets and squares, performing patriotic music to the cheers of citizens.
Today, Azerbaijan marks the fifth anniversary of the liberation of the city of Qubadli from occupation, the administrative center of the Qubadli District in the country's East Zangazur Economic Region.
Today, Azerbaijan marks the fifth anniversary of establishing full control over its border with Iran. On October 21, 2020, the village of Aghband in the Zangilan district was liberated from occupation.
Azerbaijan plans to cut its defense spending by 8.6% over the next five years. By 2030, the republic expects to spend less than $5 billion on its military.
Azerbaijani military personnel, along with troops from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, will conduct the Yedinstvo-2025 military exercises
The Lachin City Day is celebrated today in Azerbaijan.
An Ilyushin Il-76MD plane carrying Russian soldiers who were brought back from the Kiev-controlled territory has landed near Moscow at night.
