The 107th anniversary of the establishment of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces is approaching. This milestone marks a significant journey of 107 years, highlighted by our historic victory, the complete restoration of our sovereignty, and the revival of free Garabagh and free Eastern Zangezur. Additionally, we are proud of the successful implementation of the Great Return Program. There are few moments in modern history when a state achieves a total military victory—one that rewrites the geopolitical map, reshapes the narrative of a national cause, and resonates far beyond the battlefield. In a world where drawn-out conflicts end in stalemates or fragile truces, the Azerbaijani Army’s success over the past few years stands as a testament to strategy, professionalism, and justice.

The Azerbaijani Armed Forces today represent not just a fighting force, but a modern institution built on principle, precision, and national pride. The road to this point has been neither short nor easy. Emerging from the ruins of a collapsed Soviet command structure, Azerbaijan spent the 1990s grappling with internal disorder, external threats, and the trauma of occupation. But it was precisely this adversity that laid the groundwork for a generational military reform project—one that would eventually reshape the country’s geopolitical future.

This year’s commemoration comes at a time when Azerbaijan’s military achievements, particularly in the Patriotic War and subsequent operations, have become case studies in strategic victory, operational discipline, and technological innovation. But it also marks an evolution—of how Azerbaijan has moved from reliance on foreign suppliers to forging its own path through a growing military-industrial complex.

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