Azerbaijan, Baku, Dec. 17 /Trend, T.Hajiyev/
The Defence Industry Ministry of Azerbaijan plans to implement new projects to supply the Armed Forces, the Defence Industry Minister Yaver Jamalov said in his speech at the event dedicated to the establishment of the Ministry on Friday.
"As a new project envisaged the production of rockets, various ammunition, grenades and small arms. The program has already brought the head of state" - the minister said.
"New projects envisage production of missiles, various supplies, grenade throwers and small arms. The program has already been submitted to President," he said.
Yaver Jamalov said Azerbaijani facilities started producing practice and battle supplies, mines, remote mine thrower, sniper's weapons, crawler belts, Matador and Marauder armored vehicles. Armored infantry vehicles are being modernized.
Jamalov said the Defense Industry Ministry will participate in four international exhibitions next year and added that as a result of the talks held with the relevant bodies, one of the universities will train personnel for the Ministry.
According to the minister, in accordance with the State program of socio-economic development of regions, in the near future, after appropriate restructuring, the enterprise located in regions will begin activities.