Rectors of military universities from Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Georgia met at the National Defense University in Baku today to discuss military education cooperation.
Azerbaijan's defense and national security expenditures are projected at 8.8 billion manat in 2027, accounting for nearly 21% of state budget expenditures.
Today, Azerbaijan marks six years since the liberation of the city of Gubadli from occupation, achieved through the Azerbaijani army's counter-offensive on October 25, 2020.
Azerbaijan will purchase PULS missile systems from Israel under a three‑year contract valued at $235 million.
Azerbaijan is observing State Sovereignty Day and the days commemorating the liberation of certain cities, marked by a presidential congratulatory message and a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Power of Unity - 2026” joint military exercise will be held in Azerbaijan with the participation of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan, according to the Ministry of Defence of the Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have agreed on military cooperation activities for 2027 and discussed promising areas of defence partnership.
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.
