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Kazakhs celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day

Kazakhs celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day

Today, on May 7, Kazakhstan celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day. On this day in 1992, the first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, signed a decree on the creation of the country's Armed Forces, and 20 years …

Azerbaijan wins 'Sea Cup-2019'

Azerbaijan wins 'Sea Cup-2019'

The Azerbaijani team won the international Sea Cup-2019 competition held as part of the International Army Games 2019, the head of the Azerbaijani delegation, captain Subhan Bakirov said at a press conference following the …

Two soldiers wounded at test site in Kazakhstan

Two soldiers wounded at test site in Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, two soldiers were injured as a result of a grenade explosion at the test site, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic reports. The incident occurred in the Mangystau region. “Koshelev and …

 Kazakhstan hosts Masters of Artillery Fire contest

Kazakhstan hosts Masters of Artillery Fire contest

Masters of Artillery Fire contest, which is being held in stages in accordance with the plan within the framework of the International Military Games 2018, has started in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense said in a message. …

Kazakhstan buys additional Russia's Su-30SM jet fighters

Kazakhstan buys additional Russia's Su-30SM jet fighters

Russia will deliver a new batch of modern multifunctional Su-30SM jet fighters to Kazakhstan, the Russia's Irkut Corporation's press service said. On May 24, Kazspetsexport and Irkut Corporation signed a contract on delivering a …

Over 17,000 persons to be drafted into Kazakh army this spring

Over 17,000 persons to be drafted into Kazakh army this spring

More than 17,000 conscripts will be drafted into military service in Kazakhstan this spring, the head of the recruitment directorate - deputy head of the organizational and mobilization activity directorate of the General Staff of the …

Kazakh Air Force beefed by new Russia's fighters

Kazakh Air Force beefed by new Russia's fighters

Kazakhstan's Air Force received new Su-30SM fighters of 4++ generation from Russia, the Kazakh Defense Ministry said in a press release. The fighters were received in the framework of the military-technical cooperation between the …

Kazakh ships to make unofficial visit to Anzali

Kazakh ships to make unofficial visit to Anzali

Oral and Saryarka ships of Kazakhstan's Navy are heading towards Iran's northern port city of Bandar Anzali. The chief of staff of military unit 29011, captain of 2nd rank Kusain Umarov said that this time …

Autumn conscription starts in Kazakhstan

Autumn conscription starts in Kazakhstan

The autumn conscription for urgent military service began today in Kazakhstan, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the country reported. Accordingly, recruiting and medical commissions started to work today. …

Kazakhstan won't send soldiers to Syria

Kazakhstan won't send soldiers to Syria

Kazakhstan's Defense Ministry agrees with the position of country's Foreign Ministry on the possibility of sending Kazakh soldiers to Syria, Adylbek Aldabergenov, acting chief of Kazakh general staff said. He …

Astana hosts biggest ever military parade

Astana hosts biggest ever military parade

Kazakhstan's biggest ever military parade dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the country's Armed Forces started in Astana at the "Kazakh Eli" monument square, Kazinform news agency reports. The parade is reviewed by …

Kazakh security forces to receive higher salary

Kazakh security forces to receive higher salary

In Kazakhstan, the official salaries for the servicemen of the Ministry of Defense, National Security Committee, National Guard and State Security Service will be raised, starting from July 1,  President Nursultan Nazarbayev said. …

SCO countries discuss military cooperation

SCO countries discuss military cooperation

Defense Ministries of member states the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) discussed future cooperation in 2018-2019, the Kazakh Defense Ministry said. The main topics of the agenda were the forthcoming meeting of SCO Defense …

Sixteen rescued after avalanche hit Kazakhstan

Sixteen rescued after avalanche hit Kazakhstan

Sixteen people have been saved at the site of military drills in Kazakhstan's southern region of Jambyl that was hit by an avalanche, the Kazakh Interior Ministry said on Friday, Sputnik reports. "The number of survivors …

Kazakhstan holds military drills

Kazakhstan holds military drills

The ground troops of Kazakhstan are holding command and staff drills in the east, west and south of the country, the country’s Defense Ministry said. As much as 1500 soldiers and more than 200 units of military equipment take part …