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potential for joint defence production was among their peoples. Initiatives in this area in economic integration, security collabo-
also explored, reflecting a strategic move include educational exchanges, joint cultural ration, and cultural exchange will not only
towards self-reliance and mutual support projects, and people-to-people contacts. The benefit their respective populations but
in defence technologies. This aspect of launch of direct flights between Azerbaijan also contribute to broader regional stability
trilateral cooperation is particularly signifi- and Pakistan has significantly contributed and prosperity. The commitment to regular
cant given the complex security dynamics to these contacts between the countries high-level meetings and enhanced collabo-
of the wider region. and bilateral tourism. The two countries are ration in various sectors ensures that this
working on expanding flight connectivity trilateral cooperation will continue to evolve,
Cultural and educational exchanges were and conducting flights from various cities addressing emerging challenges and lever-
also a key focus of the summit. The leaders of the two countries. aging new opportunities for mutual benefit.
agreed on the importance of promoting Dr Vasif Huseynov, is a Senior Advisor
cultural understanding and academic col- The future of the trilateral cooperation be- at the Center of Analysis of International
laboration, aiming to strengthen the histor- tween Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan Relations (AIR Center) and Adjunct Lecturer
ical bonds and foster deeper connections looks promising. Their collaborative efforts at Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Kalashnikov GP-46 Grenade Meanwhile, Kalashnikov develops single
catapult for its drones based on SMO
Launcher Makes Int’l Debut experience
A project for the development of a single
ground launching device (catapult) for in-
ternally produced guided loitering muni-
tions (GLMs) and unmanned aerial vehicles
(UAVs) is being undertaken by Kalashnikov
Concern JSC. The project is carried out at
the customers’ special-purpose depart-
ments’ request. Testing of the prototype is
presently underway.

“A single catapult for UAVs and GLMs of
different weight classes is a consider-
able technical challenge. By using a single
ground launch solution, customers will be
able to greatly boost our drones’ efficiency
and cut down on the amount of time needed
for training crews,” the project developers
stated.

The Russian army has been actively using
unmanned aerial vehicles from Zala Aero,
an affiliate of the Kalashnikov concern.

The Kalashnikov GP-46 40x46 mm un- The grenade launcher can be fired from the
der-barrel grenade launcher made its in- shoulder or from cover and is capable of
ternational debut at the 5th International direct aim shots up to 400 meters, engaging
Defense Industry Exhibition ADEX 2024. It both specific and area targets.
is designed to engage enemy personnel in
trenches and unarmored vehicles.

The GP-46, a 40x46 mm grenade launcher,
is designed to engage enemy personnel in
trenches and unarmored vehicles.

The grenade launcher can be coupled to
a Kalashnikov rifle or used independently
with a quick-detach buttstock module. It
allows for for both low-angle and high-angle
shots. When mounted on an AK, the grenade
launcher does not impede the rifle’s ability
to fire. Reloading the grenade launcher in-
volves rotating the barrel to the left or right.

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