Azerbaijan and Slovakia Collaborate on New Automatic Mortars


Baku:An Azerbaijani-made automatic mortar is set to be unveiled as part of a collaboration between Azerbaijan and Slovakia.



According to Azeri-Press news agency, the unveiling is part of the initial phase of a £210 million framework agreement involving the purchase of 100 automatic mortars. Slovak Republic’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Robert Kalin¡k, shared these details during an interview.





The agreement outlines a phased approach to production, beginning with technology transfer and partial manufacturing in Slovakia. Eventually, production will transition entirely to Azerbaijan. Kalin¡k expressed satisfaction with the progress, noting the first mortar is already available for viewing at the ADEX event. The collaboration aims to strengthen ties and advance military technology capabilities between the two nations.