The Azerbaijani Armed Forces (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Silahlı Qüvvələri) is the military of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It was re-established according to the country's Law of the Armed Forces on 9 October 1991. [1] .

The Azerbaijani Land Forces (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Silahlı Qüvvələri Quru Qoşunları) are the land force component of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. [2][3] Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan has been trying to create professional, well trained, and mobile armed forces.

Jan 8, 2025 · Detailing the current military strength of Azerbaijan including air force, army, navy, financials and manpower.

The military leadership of Azerbaijan and Turkey observed the "TurAz Falcon - 2021" Joint Flight-Tactical Exercises - VIDEO

5 days ago · In 2020, after decades of intermittent skirmishes, Azerbaijan began a military operation that became the Second Karabakh War, swiftly breaking through Armenian defences. It won a resounding ...

5 days ago · After a brief but intense Azerbaijani military offensive in September 2023, the separatist leadership surrendered and the region, now officially called Karabakh, was reintegrated into Azerbaijan.

Oct 28, 2024 · The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have been recognised among the world’s most powerful armies, ranking 29th globally, according to a report from US News & World Report. The ranking, which highlights the world's military strengths, places Russia at the top of the list, with Ukraine securing the 8th position, Caliber.Az reports.

4 days ago · The strengthening of the country's defense capabilities, the protection of state borders, the modernization of the army's material and technical supply, and the improvement of the social security and service conditions of military personnel have remained the top priority expenditures in 2024, said Prime Minister Ali Asadov during the presentation of the Cabinet of Ministers' report for 2024 in ...

Today the Ground Troops proudly defend the lands of Azerbaijan, including the areas bordering on the lands occupied by the Armenian armed groups, running over 1000 km in length. Established in 1918. (More detailed information is provided in the 'Ministry of Defence' section).

Jan 13, 2025 · Azerbaijan ranks 60th out of 145 countries in the 2025 Global Firepower (GFP) index of the world’s strongest militaries. The index covers 145 countries and takes into account factors such as army size, financial resources, logistical capabilities, geographical location, access to resources, and mobility.