U.S. companies place order to purchase ammunication from Azerbaijan

"SOFEX was very successful for us. More than 350 companies from 34 countries participated at the conference. We exhibited 55 types of defense industry goods, which interested both participants and visitors. A number of protocols of intentions were signed during the exhibition," the Defense Industry minister said.

"Three of them were signed with the U.S companies, which ordered 82-mm mortar launchers, PKM machineguns, 7.62x54 mm cartridges, as well as 2.5 million of 7.62x39 mm cartridges and ammunitions for 82 mm mortar launchers and 4000 VOG-25. Representatives of those companies will visit Azerbaijan soon to test the ammunitions and then we are expected to sign relevant agreements," the minister added.

"Another U.S company needs in 500 000 12.7x108 mm, 250 000 14.5x110 mm cartridges and VOG-25. They will send their representatives to Azerbaijan to see production and we are looking forward for intensive cooperation with those companies. The third U.S company, we signed a protocol of intentions, is planning to purchase 60 millions 9x19 mm cartridges during 5 years. We have already installed a runner line and we are producing cartridges in accordance with NATO standards," the minister said.

"In a short time we will implement all the projects that are economically effective. But there are projects the implementation of which is difficult and not necessary in Azerbaijan. For example, the production of tank. Construction of the plant producing tanks and creation of such equipment require great funds. Azerbaijan’s demand is too little. It is expedient to buy the tanks, planes and helicopters from the developed countries," the minister explained.


/APA/