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Azerbaijan's JF-17C program reflects new defense strategy

Azerbaijan's JF-17C program reflects new defense strategy

Over the past few months, the skies above Azerbaijan have bore witness to a quiet, yet profound, technological shift. Following an initial debut in late June, the Azerbaijani Air Force once again mobilized its newly acquired JF-17C (Block-III) "Thunder" multirole fighter jets for a series of high-profile training flights. Operating alongside legacy platforms like the Su-25ML close-support aircraft and L-39 jet trainers, these sleek, single-engine fighters executed complex piloting and combat maneuvers at various altitudes, signaling that their integration into the country’s active fleet is proceeding at an accelerated pace.

Nation
Azerbaijan presents post-conflict recovery progress at UN High-Level Forum

Azerbaijan presents post-conflict recovery progress at UN High-Level Forum

Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Fariz Rzayev visited New York from July 13 to 17 to participate in the ministerial segment of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.

Oil & Gas
Moody's keeps SOCAR's credit rating unchanged

Moody's keeps SOCAR's credit rating unchanged

International credit rating agency Moody's Ratings has reaffirmed the Baa3 long-term issuer rating of Azerbaijan's State Oil Company (SOCAR).

Business
Gold, silver prices rise amid global economic uncertainty

Gold, silver prices rise amid global economic uncertainty

Global precious metals prices moved higher as investors continued to favor safe-haven assets.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia reach $17 million

Azerbaijan’s exports to Armenia reach $17 million

Azerbaijan exported goods worth $17.1286 million to Armenia in January-June of this year.

World
Türkiye detains 119 suspected ISIS members in nationwide anti-terror raids

Türkiye detains 119 suspected ISIS members in nationwide anti-terror raids

Turkish security forces have detained 119 suspects with alleged links to the ISIS terrorist organization during a large-scale counterterrorism operation carried out across 30 provinces.

Analysis

Lifestyle
National artists showcase art pieces at Venice Biennale [PHOTOS]

National artists showcase art pieces at Venice Biennale [PHOTOS]

As part of the Venice Biennale, works by Azerbaijani artists are being exhibited at Palazzo da Mula, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Leyla Aliyeva attends presentation of "Azerbaijani Carpets - From Tradition to Contemporary Art" exhibition in Budapest [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva attends presentation of "Azerbaijani Carpets - From Tradition to Contemporary Art" exhibition in Budapest [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, attended the presentation of "Azerbaijani Carpets - From Tradition to Contemporary Art" exhibition organized at the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest, Hungary.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Azerbaijan Navy holds graduation ceremony for Basic Diver Course [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Azerbaijan Navy holds graduation ceremony for Basic Diver Course [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Pursuant to the relevant order of the First Deputy Minister of Defense – Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijan Army, a graduation ceremony for the Basic Diver Course was held in the Azerbaijan Navy.

Sports
Azerbaijan wins 13 medals at U-17 international boxing tournament in Georgia

Azerbaijan wins 13 medals at U-17 international boxing tournament in Georgia

Azerbaijan's national boxing team claimed 13 medals at the U-17 International Boxing Tournament held in Gori, Georgia.

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