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[AttilaA]

Azerbaijani Su-25 with KGK (Wing Assisted Guidance Kit).

 

 

Edited May 9, 2023 by AttilaA

[AttilaA]

 

[AttilaA]

According to Ismail Demir, Turkey’s Undersecretary for Defence, there is a contract for modernization of Azerbaijan’s aircraft fleet by Turkish companies. This includes integration of different weapon and “smart” systems. 

https://www.defenceturkey.com/tr/icerik/azerbaycan-hava-kuvvetleri-su-25m-ucagi-konya-da-kgk-atisi-yapti-5523

Su-25 is seen carrying 1000 lb KGK-83.

Edited May 10, 2023 by AttilaA

[AttilaA]

 

[AttilaA]

Footage of KGK test fire. Target hit from 25 km. 

 

Edited May 12, 2023 by AttilaA

[mandeb48]

It seems that the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh is living its last days.....

[Roman Alymov]

4 hours ago, mandeb48 said:

It seems that the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh is living its last days.....

Even Armeina itself is unwilling to recognise this republic - who else will? 

[AttilaA]

T-90s at joint Azerbaijani-Turkish exercise held in Kars, Turkey.

 

[AttilaA]

IAI made EW system in Azerbaijani army service.

 

Edited May 20, 2023 by AttilaA

[alejandro_]

Very significant news IMO

Armenia will accept Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan subject to rights guarantee - Armenian PM cited

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/armenia-will-accept-karabakh-part-azerbaijan-subject-rights-guarantee-armenian-2023-05-22/

[AttilaA]

Azerbaijan spent $3.3 billion on military in 2022, according to government report.

https://apa.az/az/herbi/azerbaycanin-oten-il-ucun-mudafie-ve-milli-tehlukesizlik-xercleri-aciqlanib-766801

$3.5 billion on reconstruction of Karabakh.

https://apa.az/az/maliyye/kecen-il-azad-olunmus-erazilerin-yeniden-qurulmasi-ve-berpasi-xercleri-6-milyard-manata-catib-766953

[AttilaA]

Defence budget has been increased to $3.6 billion in revised 2023 state budget. An increase of 1.1 billion manat or $600 million.

https://www.maliyye.gov.az/news/5867/dovlet-budcesine-deyisikliklerin-edilmesi-teklif-olunur

I should note that usually actual spending exceeds budget, as one can see from example above. While $2.9 billion was budgeted for defence spending in 2022, actual spending ended up at $3.3 billion.

Edited May 31, 2023 by AttilaA

[AttilaA]

22 hours ago, AttilaA said:

Defence budget has been increased to $3.6 billion in revised 2023 state budget. An increase of 1.1 billion manat or $600 million.

https://www.maliyye.gov.az/news/5867/dovlet-budcesine-deyisikliklerin-edilmesi-teklif-olunur

Azerbaijan DefMin: Addition of 1 billion manats for defense expenses will allow purchase of new modern weapons and military equipment

https://apa.az/en/military/azerbaijan-defmin-addition-of-1-billion-manats-for-defense-expenses-will-allow-purchase-of-new-modern-weapons-and-military-equipment-404709

This year’s total expenditure on procurement and modernization projects will be $1.8 billion with this increase.

 

Edited June 1, 2023 by AttilaA

[AttilaA]

Leonardo: contract signed for C-27J to the Azerbaijan Air Force

The commercial collaboration between Italy and Azerbaijan has been strengthened with the signing of the contract for the supply of the C-27J Spartan. An Azerbaijani delegation was in Italy for the contract signing in the presence of representatives of the Defence Ministers of the two countries. 

Initially linked to the energy sectors, the collaboration between Italy and Azerbaijan is now also extended to defence industry products thanks to the valuable contribution provided by the Italian Ministry of Defence working group. The programme for the purchase of the C-27J from Leonardo, a tactical transport aircraft with many years of proven experience in the most challenging operational scenarios, was finalized through a technical round table between the Italian Ministry of Defence and its Azeri counterpart. The agreement is part of the extensive modernisation programme of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, which are increasingly looking to the products of Italian industry.

https://www.leonardo.com/en/press-release-detail/-/detail/08-06-2023-leonardo-contract-signed-for-c-27j-to-the-azerbaijan-air-force

 

[lucklucky]

Seems to be the improved Next Gen version. Do you know how many?

[AttilaA]

11 hours ago, lucklucky said:

Seems to be the improved Next Gen version. Do you know how many?

“Leonardo told Janes that it was unable to divulge details as to the number of aircraft involved in the deal nor the delivery timeline. It did note that the aircraft will be the Next Generation (NG) standard, which was launched in March and is now the new baseline configuration for all new customers.”

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/air-platforms/latest/india-test-flies-agni-prime-ballistic-missile

 

[lucklucky]

Thanks

[Roman Alymov]

Video of another border incident: AZ borderguards (guarded by Rus peacekeepers) fere fired at from AM side when they were installing flagpole with AZ flag on bordercrossing

https://t.me/NeoficialniyBeZsonoV/26631

[Roman Alymov]

Photo of UkrArmy SOF near stuck and abandoned Leopard tank https://t.me/milinfolive/102183

[AttilaA]

On 5/10/2023 at 12:35 PM, AttilaA said:

According to Ismail Demir, Turkey’s Undersecretary for Defence, there is a contract for modernization of Azerbaijan’s aircraft fleet by Turkish companies. This includes integration of different weapon and “smart” systems. 

https://www.defenceturkey.com/tr/icerik/azerbaycan-hava-kuvvetleri-su-25m-ucagi-konya-da-kgk-atisi-yapti-5523

A modernized Azerbaijani Su-25 in Turkey. Footage of TEBER guidance kit test launch.

(+ new camo)

 

Edited June 24, 2023 by AttilaA

[AttilaA]

Contract signed between Azerbaijan MOD and TAI on modernization of Azerbaijan’s Su-25 fleet.

 

 

[mandeb48]

hello attila, are you from azerbaijan? How do you see the Nagorno-Karabakh issue in say 5/10 years?

Edited July 26, 2023 by mandeb48

[AttilaA]

2 hours ago, mandeb48 said:

hello attila, are you from azerbaijan? How do you see the Nagorno-Karabakh issue in say 5/10 years?

I think the establishment of Lachin border checkpoint solved the issue of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity. Secession is a pipe dream now, in 5/10 years and forever.

Azerbaijan’s government says as much:

 

 

Edited July 26, 2023 by AttilaA

[AttilaA]

Btw, this is what the Russian foreign ministry said following the trilateral meeting between FMs. 
 

Edited July 26, 2023 by AttilaA

[AttilaA]

Azerbaijan is joining Turkey’s KAAN 5th generation aircraft project!

 

Edited July 26, 2023 by AttilaA