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Azerbaijan and Slovakia signed a framework agreement for 300 SAM-120 automatic mortars.


“The framework contract envisages the purchase of approximately 300 mortars. "The first part of it has been negotiated at the moment - 96 pieces," Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák (Smer) told Pravda, adding that Azerbaijan has an option for the rest.

According to him, the Dubnica arms factory should start production immediately after the agreement is signed. Slovakia would like to show off the first piece produced for Azerbaijan at the Baku fair in autumn 2026. "At the same time, we will also discuss purchasing a license and transferring the possibility of partially or completely producing this weapon in Azerbaijan," he continued.“

The first SAM-120 automatic mortar produced for Azerbaijani armed forces was displayed at ADEX-2026.

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CSG will expand its industrial presence in Azerbaijan through a second joint venture​

A new joint venture focused on the localisation of self-propelled howitzer production is to be established during 2026 and start production in 2027. Over a seven-year period, the project represents a business opportunity worth EUR 1.8 billion.​

On the occasion of the international ADEX defence exhibition in Baku, CSG group announced its intention to establish its second joint venture in Azerbaijan. The new company, created with a local partner, will focus on the gradual localisation of self-propelled howitzer production and the related transfer of CSG technologies and production know-how to Azerbaijan.

According to the current schedule, the joint venture is to be established in December 2026, while the start of production is planned for 2027. According to the current medium-term plan, the project represents a business opportunity worth EUR 1.8 billion over the next seven years. With regard to the agreed confidentiality arrangements, CSG is not disclosing the specific types of self-propelled howitzers, the planned production volumes or the identity of the local partner.


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