Baku: The military industry in Azerbaijan is experiencing rapid development, as the government has been assigned the task of establishing an industrial cluster, Prime Minister Ali Asadov announced during a parliamentary session. The session focused on discussing the draft law ‘On the State Budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026’.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the Prime Minister emphasized that one of the government’s primary spending priorities is to bolster security and military-defense capabilities. In the upcoming year’s state budget, expenditures for defense and national security are projected to account for approximately 21% of the total budget expenditures, amounting to 8.7 billion manat. The military industry in Azerbaijan has been growing swiftly, with significant investment and attention dedicated to this sector over the years. Azerbaijan is currently exporting military products to numerous countries, showcasing the sector’s progress.
The President has charged the Government with the creation of an industrial cluster aimed at satisfying domestic demand and enhancing export capabilities. Relevant work in this direction is actively underway, further underscoring the government’s commitment to advancing the country’s defense industry.