The Azerbaijani Army is the most powerful and technologically advanced military force in the South Caucasus. Although Azerbaijan, which had just regained its independence in the early 1990s, had limited military capabilities, the army has risen to a completely new level as a result of large-scale reforms, the renewal of its military equipment fleet, and the application of modern technologies.
Today, the equipment of the Azerbaijani Army ranks at the forefront in the region in terms of quantity, quality, and compliance with modern combat concepts. Thanks to modern technologies, professional military personnel, national production potential, and strategic partnerships, the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan maintain a high level of combat readiness. This strength not only enhances the country’s defense capabilities but also further solidifies Azerbaijan’s role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The equipment displayed during the military parade in Baku dedicated to the fifth anniversary of Victory in the Patriotic War clearly reflects the Azerbaijani Armed Forces’ multifaceted, modern, and integrated combat potential. The parade showcased a wide spectrum—from armored vehicles to long-range missile complexes, from air defense systems to high-precision unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery systems. This diversity enables the army to effectively carry out both defensive and operational-tactical offensive functions simultaneously.
APA presents information about the military equipment, weapon systems, and aviation assets displayed during the military parade in Baku dedicated to the fifth anniversary of Victory in the Patriotic War.
Special-purpose automotive equipment and armored vehicles
The “SandCat-Stormer” armored command and rapid maneuver vehicles displayed in the passage, equipped with 12.7 mm NSV machine guns, anti-tank guided “SPIKE-ER” missiles, and 120 mm “SPEAR” mortars, demonstrate that the Azerbaijani Army places great emphasis on agility and mobility in operations. Newly adopted for armament “VASHAG” special operations vehicles produced by the National Defense Industry, newly adopted for armament “COBRA-II” armored medical evacuation vehicles, “Land Rover-110” special-purpose patrol vehicles, the “SKIF” anti-tank guided missile system mounted on “COBRA” vehicles, BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, “PDM-3” Infantry Fighting Vehicles, as well as “T-72M1” and “T-90S” tanks are a clear demonstration of the Azerbaijani Army’s sustained combat capability and strategic superiority.
Air Defense (AD) Systems
During the parade, the air defense assets belonging to the Azerbaijani Army were proudly displayed. At the display the “S-125 TM” surface-to-air missile system, “BUK-MB” and “BUK-MB2K” surface-to-air missile systems, “ILDIRIM-8” surface-to-air missile system, the long-range “S-300 FAVORIT” surface-to-air missile system, “TOR-2M” surface-to-air missile system, the newly adopted for armament “VIKING” multifunctional mobile combat system against aerial targets produced by the local defense industry, the upgraded “Shilka” self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, and the newly adopted for armament long-range “HQ-9” (EYC KU-9) surface-to-air missile system are Azerbaijan’s multi-layered, reliable, and combat-resilient airspace defense capability.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other unmanned vehicles
At the military parade in Azadlig Square, Unmanned Systems Troops presented the our Army's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other unmanned vehicles. The “Orbiter-1KM” strike UAV, “Orbiter-2”, “Orbiter-3” and “Orbiter-4” reconnaissance UAVs, the “Aerostar” tactical-reconnaissance UAV, the “Bayraktar-TB2” armed reconnaissance UAV, the newly adopted for armament “Hero-120” (HIRO) loitering munitions, “Sky Striker” (Strayker) loitering munitions, the “Orbiter-5” tactical-reconnaissance UAV, the “Harop” strike-type UAV, the “Hermes-450” tactical-reconnaissance UAV, and the newly adopted for armament KAYRA — a kamikaze-type surface maritime vehicle showcased at the parade indicate that our Army has gained new tactical capabilities for both reconnaissance-strike missions and naval and field operations. The mine-resistant armored vehicles of the Marauder and Matador types are also a brilliant symbol of our Army’s technological superiority.
Missile and artillery systems
The column of Missile and Artillery Weapons displayed in the parade was truly a source of pride. Thus, the 120 mm “Vena” self-propelled mortar system, the 122 mm “Gvozdika” self-propelled artillery system, the 152 mm “Akasiya” self-propelled artillery system, the 152 mm “Msta-S” self-propelled artillery system, the 203 mm “Pion” self-propelled artillery system, the 220 mm TOS-1A “Solntsepyok” multiple launch rocket system, the “Khrizantema-S” self-propelled anti-tank missile system, the 152 mm “Dana” self-propelled artillery system, the newly adopted for armament 155 mm long-range “NORA” and 155 mm long-range “DITA” self-propelled artillery systems 122 mm RM-70/85 multiple launch rocket system, the newly adopted for armament 122 mm “ACCULAR” guided multiple launch rocket system mounted on PULS, the 160 mm “QRAD-LAR” multiple launch rocket system, the newly adopted for armament PULS-launched SkyStriker BLOCK-4 loitering munitions system, the “Qasırgha” tactical missile complex — TRLG-230A, the 300 mm long-range TRG-300 tactical missile system, the 300 mm heavy “Smerç” multiple launch rocket system, the 306 mm “EKSTRA” tactical missile complex, the 301 mm “POLONEZ” operational-tactical missile complex, the newly adopted for armament PULS-mounted 370 mm high-precision “Predator Hawk” (HOUK) operational-tactical missile complex, the newly adopted for armament fifth-generation ICEBREAKER cruise missile complex, as well as the 624 mm “LORA” operational-tactical missile complex delivered proud moments for spectators.
Naval forces, coast guard and aviation assets
The aviation demonstration flights with the participation of Azerbaijani and Turkish pilots were unforgettable for the spectators. As part of the parade, flying MI-17 combat-transport helicopters carried the national flags of the Republics of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan, while one MI-17 helicopter displayed the portrait of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev.
Additionally, MI-17 combat-transport helicopters equipped with long-range air-to-ground missiles, MFI-17 training aircraft, L-39 training aircraft, IL-76 military transport and the newly adopted for armament C-27J cargo aircraft, the newly adopted for armament JF-17 (CI EF) multirole fighter jets, the F-16 multirole fighter jets representing the Turkish Air Force, and the modernized SU-25-Lachin attack aircraft evoked feelings of great pride. The SU-25 attack aircraft depicted the colors of the Azerbaijani flag in the sky over the capital.
At the parade, warships and boats in the Caspian Sea were also showcased. This demonstrated the unshakable strength of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and strategic control capabilities in the regional waters.
It should be noted that 5,000 personnel from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 240 personnel from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Türkiye, and 120 personnel from the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan took part in the military parade. In addition, 50 Azerbaijani aircraft, 5 Turkish aircraft, 39 special-purpose military vehicles and weapon systems, 53 air defense assets, 63 missile-artillery weapons, as well as 12 ships were involved in the parade for display.
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