Slovakia signs $250 million contract for 300 AM-120 mortars for Azerbaijan

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slováquia fecha contrato de US$ 250 milhões por 300 morteiros AM-120 ao Azerbaijão
Slovakia signs $250 million contract for 300 AM-120 mortars for Azerbaijan (X @praisethesteph)

Slovakia has signed a $250 million contract to supply up to 300 AM-120 120mm automatic mortar systems to Azerbaijan, marking one of the largest recent defense industry deals for the European country.

The agreement, signed between Slovak state-owned company ZŤS Špeciál and Azerbaijan’s Iglin Scientific Production Enterprise, предусматриes an initial delivery of 96 units, with the remainder included as an additional option.

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Production will begin immediately, and the first unit is expected to be showcased at a defense exhibition in Baku later this year.

In addition to acquiring the systems, Azerbaijan is negotiating the possibility of obtaining a license to manufacture the AM-120 locally, either partially or fully, expanding its industrial autonomy in the military sector.

The AM-120 has a range of 504 meters to 8.6 kilometers and can fire between 18 and 20 rounds per minute thanks to its automated loading system. Mounted on a heavy Tatra 6×6 truck and protected by a Puma L2 Long armored cabin, the system carries up to 60 rounds onboard, enabling sustained fire support in mobile operations.

Despite its technical capabilities, some experts question the adoption of a large and heavy chassis for a system with relatively limited range, particularly amid the growing presence of reconnaissance and attack drones on the battlefield. Still, the contract strengthens military cooperation between Bratislava and Baku, as Azerbaijan continues to expand investments in artillery and indirect fire systems as part of its modernization strategy.

Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @praisethesteph | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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