Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev, accompanied by First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, visited the Azerbaijani Navy. Defense Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov reported to President Aliyev during the visit.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the head of state and the First Lady laid flowers at a monument dedicated to National Leader Heydar Aliyev located in front of the Azerbaijani Navy headquarters, honoring his memory. They were also briefed on the purpose and tactical and technical specifications of the SALVO armed unmanned surface vessels (AUSVs) and KAYRA kamikaze unmanned surface vessels (KUSVs). These vessels were developed using advanced technologies at a joint production facility operated by ‘MIRAS Military-Industrial Company’ LLC, under the Defense Ministry, and ‘DEARSAN Shipyard’ JSC.
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva also reviewed the progress made at the production facility. The unmanned surface vessels produced there underwent practical testing to evaluate their capabilities.
An operational meeting focused on military development was later held under the chairmanship of President Ilham Aliyev, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.