Armée Azeri / Azerbaijani Armed Forces / Azərbaycan Silahlı Qüvvələri

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Turkey hints at potential Hurkus aircraft sale to Azerbaijan


ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s Caucasus ally Azerbaijan will likely become the second foreign customer of the Hurkus, a Turkish-made basic trainer and light-attack aircraft.

Ismail Demir, Turkey’s chief procurement official and head of the Presidency of Defense Industries, said Dec. 4 that there is strong interest in the Hurkus in Azerbaijan. “We will soon see important developments [about exporting the aircraft to Azerbaijan],” Demir said.

Just a day before Demir’s statement, a Hurkus underwent a flight test in Azerbaijan, according to Turkey’s ambassador to Baku, Cahit Bagci. Azerbaijan’s Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Ramiz Tahirov, was present for the event.

One procurement source said the Azeri government is interested in acquiring Hurkus’ Hurjet version. The armed trainer Hurjet is a jet engine version of the turboprop Hurkus, Turkey’s first indigenous basic trainer aircraft. Turkish Aerospace Industries launched the Hurjet program in 2018, with a target of having the aircraft’s maiden flight in 2022.

The Hurjet is to have a maximum speed of Mach 1.2 and can fly at a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet. The aircraft’s design is for a maximum payload of 3,000 kilograms, including ammunition, radar technology and a camera.

Hurkus-C, the armed variant of the base version Hurkus, features locally developed ammunition including CIRIT, TEBER, HGK and LGK. It can also use INS/GPS-guided bombs, conventional bombs, non-guided rockets and machine guns.

The armed Hurkus also features armored body parts, a self-protection system, a data link, laser tacking, an electro-optical and infrared pod, an external fuel tank, and advanced avionics.

With a 1,500-kilogram payload that can be used through seven external hardpoints, the Hurkus-C can perform light-attack and armed reconnaissance missions

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/12/07/turkey-hints-at-potential-hurkus-aircraft-sale-to-azerbaijan/

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Turkiye delivers more MEMATT mine clearance vehicles to Azerbaijan


Defense News August 2022 Global Security army industry


POSTED ON MONDAY, 01 AUGUST 2022 10:45

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As reported by Azernews on July 30, Türkiye handed over 13 unmanned, remote-controlled mine clearance vehicles to Azerbaijan, Trend reports citing the Turkish Ministry of National Defense's Twitter post.

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MEMATT remotely-controlled mine-clearing vehicle (Picture source: ASFAT)

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"The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan received 13 MEMATT remotely-controlled vehicles developed by the Turkish Military Factory and Shipyard Management (ASFAT) defense company. Thus far, a total of 20 vehicles have been delivered to Azerbaijan," the ministry tweeted.

MEMATT's design, prototyping, and production took 14 months before it was ready for service with the Turkish Armed Forces. The MEMATT achieved over a 95% success rate in mine tests conducted in Turkey and passed all required tests in Azerbaijan.

The MEMATT is covered with Armox 500T, the world's toughest guard plate, is mine-resistant and can be remotely controlled from a distance of 500 m (1,600 ft). The equipment can move at a speed of 4 km/h (1.1 m/s), descend to a depth of 25 cm and clear a 1-kilometer-long, 1.7-meter-wide area of mines within an hour. It has a wireless system that allows viewing of cameras and video recordings as well as displaying vehicle information and real-time HD image quality. It also possesses attachment sensors on board that automatically detect the digging depth in order to prevent damage to the attachment.

According to Caspian News, in addition to the MEMATT, Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) also uses three Slovak-made Bozena-4 and two Bozena-5 minesweepers, one Croatian-made MV-4 special-purpose mine-clearing machine, and one AARDVARK mine clearance vehicle of the British production for mine clearance. Revival-P1 minesweeper of the Azerbaijani production is also expected to join the mine action soon. Officials at ANAMA say the neutralization of unexploded ammunition, warheads, and missiles in the combat zones could take 5-6 years, while it is about 10-13 years for the mined areas.

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MEMATT can move at a speed of 4 km/h (1.1 m/s), descend to a depth of 25 cm and clear
a 1-km-long, 1.7-m-wide area of mines within an hour. (Picture source: ASFAT)

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Su-25 aircraft belonging to the Azerbaijani Air Force destroyed the target marked by Bayraktar TB2 with ASELSAN Laser Guidance Kit (LGK). pic.twitter.com/7tudhG9TfJ

— International Defence Analysis (@Defence_IDA) October 26, 2023

For the first time ever, Turkish-modelled Komando's of the Azerbaijani Army film themselves utilizing both UAVs and MAVs to employ drone-dropped munitions.

The soldiers use both (DJI) MAV-class and Hexacopter-class UAVs to drone live munitions on simulated Armenian trenches.

1/ pic.twitter.com/C6jI6GMaRq

— Arbalet Intelligence (@Arbaletintel) November 10, 2023

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 NOV 14

Israel signs record $1.2 Bn deal with Azerbaijan for Barak MX air defense systems


According to Defense Industry Europe on November 10, 2023, Azerbaijan finalized a defense agreement valued at $1.2 billion with Israel
Aerospace Industries (IAI). If confirmed, this deal would represent the largest-ever sale of Barak MX air defense systems. This agreement
follows a recent demonstration conducted by IAI in Azerbaijan, where various versions of the Barak MX air defense systems were showcased.


The Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL), mounted on a semi-trailer chassis, features the ability to deploy eight missiles in under two minutes
(Picture source: IAI)


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/11/israel-signs-record-12-bn-deal-with.html

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 DEC 20

Special Forces of Azerbaijan Showcase Advanced Training with Israeli-Made Sandcat Armored Vehicles


According to a video published on December 15, 2023, by the Azerbaijan MoD (Ministry of Defense), the Special Forces of Azerbaijan have recently
conducted an extensive training exercise using the Sandcat armored vehicles, a high-tech product designed and manufactured by the Israeli company
Plasan. The exercise, which showcased the agility and advanced features of these armored vehicles, was part of a broader initiative to strengthen
Azerbaijan's military readiness.



The Israeli Sandcat is in service with the Azerbaijan Special Forces. (Picture source Azerbaijan MoD)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2023/12/special-forces-of-azerbaijan-showcase.html  

Sırbistan'dan Azerbaycan'a obüs tedariki

Sırbistan Cumhurbaşkanı Aleksandar Vucic, Azerbaycan’ın Nora obüsü tedarikini doğruladı
48 adet obüs tedarikinin 339 milyon dolar değerinde olduğu aktarılıyor
https://t.co/LhMjdMf5EE pic.twitter.com/sbtZ7K6Phi

— Defence Turk (@Defence_Turk) February 6, 2024

Azerbaïdjan: L'armée azerbaïdjanaise a réceptionné de la Turquie, les nouveaux drones Akinci ainsi d'importantes quantités de munitions intelligentes. pic.twitter.com/cuIheMQrwl

— Restitutor Orientis (@restitutorII) February 9, 2024

20240220 BA St-Dizier 'Mimouss', the new Rafale Solo Display for 2024-2025 @Armee_de_lair pic.twitter.com/W3wZ3Bfmim

— Joris van Boven (@JorisvanBoven) February 20, 2024

Azerbaijani Naval SOF using Chinese Swellpro commercial aquamarine UAVs to employ drone-based munitions during infil exercises.

The UAVs are officially intended for fishing but have been reappropriated to release munitions rather than bait. pic.twitter.com/1ept4Iwelh

— Arbalet Intelligence (@Arbaletintel) February 29, 2024

Azerbaijan's first official Akinci HALE UCAVs displayed earlier last month at Salyan AB.

Host of Turkish munitions displayed such as Cakir, SOM, LGK series, L/H MAM series, and many others.

Cakir, SOM, and LGK represent newer, and more advanced cruise missiles/LGMs. pic.twitter.com/go98cOYhzk

— Arbalet Intelligence (@Arbaletintel) March 1, 2024

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MAR 11

Azerbaijan to strengthen air defense capabilities with Israeli Sky Dew radar balloon


On March 10, 2024, according to an announcement reported by the Azerbaijani media outlet Aze.Media, Azerbaijan concluded an agreement to
acquire the Sky Dew aerial detection system, developed jointly by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the Defense Research and Development
Directorate (DDR&D - MAFAT) under the direction of Dr. Danny Gold, and the United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This system is
designed to detect and track a wide range of aerial threats, including cruise missiles and drones.


Israel Aerospace Industries Sky Dew Radar Balloon System (Picture source: Israeli Defense Forces)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/03/azerbaijan-to-strengthen-air-defense.html  

White masking tape is taped over the entire gun except for the barrel and the entry/exit for the mounted optic. Same for the PC, helmet(w/o NVG mount), and belt system. White backpack covers are used for the rucks.

One marksman has artificial winter foliage wrapped to his rifle. pic.twitter.com/L4cU2PuzxB

— Arbalet Intelligence (@Arbaletintel) March 14, 2024