Armenia Azerbaijan Conflict

[urbanoid]

Looks quite good though.

[AttilaA]

Slovak president says Azerbaijan has reaffirmed its intention to buy Slovak "automatic artillery systems", most likely referring to EVA M2 self-propelled howitzer and AM120 self-propelled mortar that were previously demonstrated for Azerbaijani armed forces.

“The defense industry is a very important sector, and we are already developing cooperation in this field. We do not intend simply to sell weapons to Azerbaijan. As you know, this sector is highly developed in Slovakia. We also have extensive experience in self-propelled artillery systems, ammunition, and other products. We can work with Azerbaijan on technology transfer, the use of Azerbaijani financial resources, and joint production, and we can sell jointly manufactured products to third countries.

I am pleased that during the visit of our Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Kaliňák, the Azerbaijani side expressed its interest in purchasing automatic artillery systems and has now reaffirmed its intention. I am sure that these types of weapons will further strengthen the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.”

https://en.apa.az/official-news/presidents-of-azerbaijan-and-slovakia-delivered-press-statements-updated-485795

Edited December 8, 2025 by AttilaA

[AttilaA]

21 hours ago, AttilaA said:

Slovak president says Azerbaijan has reaffirmed its intention to buy Slovak "automatic artillery systems", most likely referring to EVA M2 self-propelled howitzer and AM120 self-propelled mortar that were previously demonstrated for Azerbaijani armed forces.

“The defense industry is a very important sector, and we are already developing cooperation in this field. We do not intend simply to sell weapons to Azerbaijan. As you know, this sector is highly developed in Slovakia. We also have extensive experience in self-propelled artillery systems, ammunition, and other products. We can work with Azerbaijan on technology transfer, the use of Azerbaijani financial resources, and joint production, and we can sell jointly manufactured products to third countries.

I am pleased that during the visit of our Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Kaliňák, the Azerbaijani side expressed its interest in purchasing automatic artillery systems and has now reaffirmed its intention. I am sure that these types of weapons will further strengthen the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.”

https://en.apa.az/official-news/presidents-of-azerbaijan-and-slovakia-delivered-press-statements-updated-485795

According to Slovak media, Azerbaijan wants to buy 90 units of AM120 self-propelled mortar. No mention of EVA M2, which I thought would make less sense given procurement of NORA NG and DITA howitzers already.

https://e.dennikn.sk/5017651/azerbajdzan-ma-zaujem-o-slovenske-minomety-bol-by-to-kalinakov-rekordny-vyvoz-mimo-biznisu-strnada/

 

Demonstration of AM120 for Azerbaijani MOD delegation.

 

 

 

[Jaroslav]

It looks huge for mortar

[AttilaA]

More details here:

https://www.futurearmy.sk/2025/12/09/azerbajdzan-chce-slovenske-minomety-am-120/

Azerbaijan will only buy the turret and integrate it into a different chassis with a different FCS solution. 

“Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák confirmed to Denník N that the first foreign sale of the AM 120 system is imminent. According to him, Azerbaijan would only order a turret with a mortar. "They plan to integrate the chassis and fire control systems themselves from Azerbaijani defense industry enterprises,"Denník N quotes Kaliňák.

The 120 mm caliber AM 120 self-propelled mortar from ZTS Špeciál premiered in Bratislava in May 2024. In May 2025 , a new version was presented in Brno with a smaller turret , a redesigned ammunition feeding system, and a reduced supply of grenades from 60 to 35.

A smaller turret can be mounted on a wider range of chassis, including 4×4. Azerbaijan chose this one. The price of one turret is less than a million euros. The purchase of 90 turrets would therefore be a great export success for the Slovak arms industry.”

 

 

Edited December 10, 2025 by AttilaA