U.S. starts Iranian port blockade amid ceasefire tensions and Iran warning – Monday 13 April
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian ships approaching ports in the Strait of Hormuz would be "immediately elimi...
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan’s special forces held a high-level meeting aimed at boosting military cooperation and sharing battlefield experience.
A bilateral meeting was held between the Special Forces delegations of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to strengthen cooperation and exchange combat experience, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry reported.
Hosted in Azerbaijan, the discussions covered a wide array of topics, including weapons systems, ammunition, logistics, unit organization, and ways to enhance operational readiness in simulated combat scenarios.
The Kazakh delegation was also briefed on domestically produced Azerbaijani strike drones.
The visit concluded with a live demonstration at the Combined Forces Training Range, where participants observed tactical maneuvers and combat applications of weapons and supplies.
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