"As a result, we have
participated in international tenders in three countries and have won
a number of bids. Organizational works related to exports of these products
are now underway. The main exporters are Turkey and Jordan," Jamalov
said.
"Today, the first production site started production of munitions
12.7 mm, 14.5 mm, 23 mm and 30 mm. The recycling process of all kinds
of ammunition takes place in the second site. The processes on filling
the shells 60 mm, 82 mm, 120 mm caliber and aerial bombs with the explosive
substance with the latest technology and its production is underway
in other sites," Jamalov said.
He said the work on the production of 120 mm mortars was completed and
the production line was launched.
The minister also said that a test center for conducting tests on ammunitions
from 5.45 mm caliber to 14.5 mm at a temperature of -50 degrees to +50
degrees Celsius temperature has started functioning.
He added that all the ammunition after testing pass to the relevant
structures.
Jamalov also said the production of a sniper rifle "Mubariz"
12.7 mm in Azerbaijan is near completion.
The defense products output in Azerbaijan surged more than eight-fold
during 2005-2013.
The Defense Ministry has created a new post-patrol Gurza machine, equipped
with two 7.62 mm caliber weapons, one 12.7 mm caliber machine gun, a
new 7.62 x 51mm caliber sniper rifle that meets NATO standards, and
a machine gun designed for use in special military operations.
Furthermore, a new reconnaissance vehicle has been produced. This machine
is equipped with a 23 mm caliber canon, a 7.62 mm caliber twin machine
gun mount, an AQ-17 grenade launcher and other military equipment.
Machine guns, mortar launchers, Zafar-K pistols, AK-74M submachine guns,
battle and signal bullets, hand grenades, anti-tank and anti-personnel
mines, firearms, and spare parts for armored vehicles are among the
goods produced and delivered to the customers.
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