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Statement by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan 5 March 2026 16:50

The claim by the General staff of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran that it respects the sovereignty of all countries, particularly muslim and neighboring countries, and its denial of the today’s attacks carried out against Azerbaijan using unmanned aerial vehicles cannot be considered acceptable in any way.It was confirmed through technical means that 4 unmanned aerial vehicles were directed by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the Nakhchivan region of Azerbaijan to conduct attacks.

Statement by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan 5 March 2026 13:22

On March 5, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran conducted attacks from Iranian territory using unmanned aerial vehicles against the Nakhchivan International Airport and other civilian infrastructure in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan Army commemorates anniversary of Khojaly genocide - VIDEO 26 February 2026 19:15

Pursuant to the plan approved by the Minister of Defense, a series of events were held to mark the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide across the troops (forces), Combined Arms Army, army corps, formations, military units of the Azerbaijan Army, as well as in the special educational institutions operating under the National Defense University and at the offices of military attaché representations accredited in foreign countries.

Azerbaijan Defense Ministry’s leadership visits Mother’s Cry Memorial – VIDEO 26 February 2026 10:44

On February 26, the Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov and other senior staff of the Ministry visited the Mother’s Cry Memorial on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide.

Russian delegation is on a visit to Azerbaijan 25 February 2026 17:06

The delegation led by the Chief of Armaments - Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Armaments of the Aerospace Forces of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Yurii Grekhov, is paying a visit to Azerbaijan.

Baku hosts an Advisory meeting with NATO staff 25 February 2026 11:17

Within the 2026 Individual Partnership Cooperation Programme (IPCP) between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan and NATO, an Advisory meeting is being conducted in Baku.

Azerbaijan Defense Minister expresses condolences to the Turkish side 25 February 2026 08:30

The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov expressed condolences to the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr.

Minister of Defense visits Air Force Units - VIDEO 22 February 2026 12:00

The Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, and the Deputy Minister of Defense – Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Namig Islamzade are visiting several units of the Air Force.

Defense Ministry's leadership inspects activities of Air Defense Units 21 February 2026 15:49

The Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov and the Deputy Minister of Defense – Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Namig Islamzade inspected the service and combat activities of air defense military unit.

Medical Department holds training-methodical session 21 February 2026 10:18

In accordance with the 2025-2026 training plan, a training-methodical session dedicated to the results of 2025 was held at the Medical Department of the Ministry of Defense.