Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan

3 Apr. 12:25

Russian and Azerbaijani Defense Ministers hold talks in Moscow

Russia and Azerbaijan have finalized a Military Cooperation Plan for the current year. This agreement was formalized during the Azerbaijani Defense Minister's visit to Moscow.

2 Apr. 9:00

Azerbaijan neutralizes over 5000 mines and shells in March

A total of 267 anti-tank mines, 236 anti-personnel mines, and 4,922 unexploded ordnance (UXO) were discovered and neutralized in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories in March 2026, the country’s National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) said.

30 Mar. 20:45

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry condemns Iranian missile launch at Türkiye

This evening, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan released a statement condemning the missile launch from Iran at Türkiye.

23 Mar. 22:50

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry reported UAV training flights over Baku

Today, drones were observed flying over Baku. The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry clarified that these were organized training flights for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

23 Mar. 11:00

Azerbaijan expresses condolences to Turkey over Qatar helicopter crash

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov expressed his condolences to Minister of National Defense of Türkiye Yaşar Güler and to Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani.

14 Mar. 12:30

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry condemns third missile attack on Türkiye

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense released a statement condemning latest missile attacks on Türkiye.

9 Mar. 18:45

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry strongly condemned missile attack on Türkiye

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense has strongly condemned the missile strike that occurred today on Turkish territory.

5 Mar. 13:30

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry strongly condemns Iranian drone attack on Nakhchivan

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense expressed strong condemnation of the Iranian drone attack on civilian targets in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic today.

3 Feb. 12:00

Ilham Aliyev paying working visit to UAE

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is paying a working visit to the United Arab Emirates.

9 Dec 2025 in 21:25

Azerbaijan and Türkiye discuss Air Force cooperation

Delegations from the Azerbaijani and Turkish Air Forces convened in Baku to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation and joint military exercises.

12 Nov 2025 in 11:00

Turkish Defense Minister holds phone talks with Azerbaijani and Georgian counterparts

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler discussed search and rescue efforts with his Georgian and Azerbaijani counterparts after a Turkish military cargo plane crashed on the Georgia-Azerbaijan border.

16 Sep 2025 in 9:30

Hasanov and Bayraktaroglu met in Baku

On September 15, Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov received a delegation in Baku led by Chief of the General Staff of Türkiye's Armed Forces, Army General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, according to the statement posted on the website of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan.

23 Jul 2025 in 10:30

Baku and Ankara sign MoU on strengthening mutual military security

Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense Zakir Hasanov met with Türkiye's Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler within the visit to Istanbul on the occasion of the 17th International Defence Industry Fair, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry's press service reported.