The MIRAS Military-Industrial Company, operating under the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, focuses on ensuring the technical sustainability of the Azerbaijani Army, maintaining its material and technical base in operational condition, and supporting combat readiness. Its main areas of activity include the repair, maintenance and modernization of military equipment, as well as the integration of various systems.
One of MIRAS’s key features is the combination of military experience with engineering expertise. The company employs specialists with previous military service, enabling it to take into account the practical characteristics of equipment operation and develop technical solutions based on operational requirements. Feedback from the Army is also considered in the improvement of technologies and service quality.
An important area of the company’s activity is the overhaul and medium repair of engines and gearboxes for aviation equipment. MIRAS also carries out the modernization of long-serving equipment, integration of various technical components, engineering design and testing. The company operates in aviation, air defence, communications and other military-technology fields.
One of MIRAS’s key technological priorities is increasing localization and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. To this end, the company is developing its existing repair and service capabilities while establishing the necessary technical infrastructure for new equipment and modern systems. Spare parts are sourced locally and, where necessary, from international partners.
The company has also identified the expansion of international cooperation and access to new markets as a long-term objective. MIRAS maintains cooperation with Türkiye and other countries and plans to expand its activities in the markets of Central Asia, Africa and neighbouring regions.
Among MIRAS’s notable projects is the modernization of BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles and integration of the TOLGA turret in cooperation with Türkiye’s MKE. Another significant project is the joint development of the SALVO armed and KAYRA kamikaze unmanned surface vessels with DEARSAN. These projects demonstrate MIRAS’s capabilities in armoured vehicle modernization, integration of next-generation systems and development of unmanned platforms.
Overall, MIRAS’s activities extend beyond technical maintenance and repair. Service, modernization, system integration, localization and engineering development constitute the company’s main areas of activity within Azerbaijan’s defence industry.
The Azerbaijani company Palladium Group of Companies is a group of companies operating across various sectors, including defence, security, engineering, marine services, import and export, and textiles. The group provides solutions covering different fields for its partners, with a particular focus on innovation, technology and long-term cooperation.
Palladium Group operates across a wide range of sectors
Palladium Defence and Security Solutions, which operates in the defence and security sector, provides defence products and services to both the public and private sectors. The company offers various solutions, including hardware, software, materials and accessories, while after-sales services also constitute an important part of its activities. According to official information, the company has implemented a number of projects since its establishment and continues to expand its product portfolio.
One of the notable areas of Palladium’s activities in Azerbaijan’s defence and security sector is the supply of small arms. Palladium Defence and Security Solutions has supplied AR-15-design assault rifles of various calibres under the Grey Wolf brand to Azerbaijan’s security forces.
Optical products also have an important place in the company’s defence and security activities. Palladium’s optical products have attracted considerable interest.
Another important area of Palladium’s activities is engineering and technology. Palladium Technology and Engineering operates as a global manufacturer, increasing its investments and carrying out R&D projects. The company focuses on developing new technologies, designing new products and developing new service concepts.
International supply and partnerships are also important areas of Palladium’s activities. The company supplies its partners in different parts of the world with the products they need and provides its partners and collaborating brands with access to global markets.
In the marine sector, Palladium Group of Companies provides services across various areas of the maritime industry by leveraging its financial and manufacturing capabilities. The company offers both commercial and military solutions and provides after-sales services to its partners. This area connects Palladium’s defence and engineering activities with maritime platforms.
Overall, Palladium Group of Companies operates across a broad range of fields. Its main areas of activity include defence and security products and services, small arms supply, optical products, engineering and R&D, international supply, as well as commercial and military maritime solutions.
Improtex develops and manufactures armoured vehicles and mine-clearance machines
The Azerbaijani Improtex Group of Companies (ITX Motors) operates in the defence industry, focusing on the development, production and modernization of military-purpose equipment. The company’s key projects include mechanical mine-clearance machines, armoured military vehicles and special-purpose platforms.
One of the company’s notable projects is the Revival P mechanical mine-clearance machine. Primarily designed for clearing anti-personnel mines, the vehicle features remote-control capability, allowing the operator to remain outside the hazardous area.
Another member of the Revival family is the Revival T mechanical mine-clearance machine. Designed for clearing anti-tank mines, the vehicle can withstand explosions of up to 11 kilograms of TNT.
The operational use of Revival vehicles is also an important part of the company’s activities. The Revival P was presented to ANAMA for mine clearance operations in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories. In addition, it was reported that the vehicle was supplied to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service in 2023.
The company’s military vehicle activities also include the development of armoured vehicles. Improtex Industries developed the ITX SII 450 armoured personnel carrier project. The company also developed the ITX 20H MRAP armoured vehicle, which was first displayed at ADEX-2024.
Among the company’s newer projects is the ITX 6L Special Operations Vehicle (SOV). Two prototypes of the platform underwent testing with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence, including at high altitudes. Fully manufactured in Azerbaijan, the platform was developed on a reinforced chassis designed and tested by local engineers. In 2025, it was displayed in the inventory of the Azerbaijani Army during a military parade in Baku. The 6L SOV is based on a 4×4 military chassis and is powered by a 225-horsepower V6 diesel engine.
The activities of Improtex extend beyond the development of new equipment. The company’s projects cover a broad range, from mine-clearance systems to armoured and special-purpose vehicles. The development of local technologies, testing under real operational conditions and access to foreign markets constitute key areas of the company’s activities in the defence industry.
SETM develops technologies in artificial intelligence and robotics
Azerbaijani company SETM focuses on electronics, automation, control systems, software, artificial intelligence and robotics. One of SETM’s main areas of activity in the defence sector is the development of unmanned aerial vehicles and drone systems for various applications. The quadcopters and UAVs developed by the centre have been tested under real field conditions with the participation of specialists from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence, the State Border Service and other government institutions. Some of these projects were also used during the Second Karabakh War.
One of SETM’s notable projects is the İldırım RP-10 radio-channel system. Presented as a production-ready product, the system is designed for remote control of electrically detonated mines and other explosive devices in service with the Armed Forces. The system has been tested at ranges of up to 3,500 metres in complex terrain and up to 5,000 metres under direct line-of-sight conditions.
In the field of perimeter security, SETM offers the Sipər-1 IVQ and Sipər-2 IVQ systems. Sipər-1 IVQ is a perimeter security system, while Sipər-2 IVQ is a radio-channel-based perimeter security system. Both are presented as production-ready products.
Research in artificial intelligence and robotics also plays an important role in SETM’s activities. The centre has developed a remote-control complex for unmanned artillery firing using UAVs, as well as an unmanned robotic complex for evaluating the accuracy of small-arms fire. The latter system features AI-based autonomous operation, determines the coordinates of bullet impacts and evaluates firing accuracy.
SETM’s activities also focus on converting the results of scientific research into practical products. In May 2026, the centre presented production-ready military, defence and civilian products at the Absheron Industrial Park, where investment and cooperation opportunities related to the projects were discussed.
The TETRA-E automated firing assessment system developed by SETM using local capabilities is designed for training in small-arms firing skills and automatically evaluating results. The system is equipped with a PTZ camera, software and an impact sensor, enabling firing exercises in various terrain conditions and at night.
Overall, SETM’s activities cover a broad range of technological areas, from electronics and software to artificial intelligence, UAVs, robotics, radio-channel and perimeter security systems. The integration of scientific research, experimental design and testing under real-world conditions with product development is one of the key features of the centre’s activities.
USH Group presents solutions in electro-optical systems
The Azerbaijani technology company USH Group specializes in the development and production of electro-optical and optoelectronic systems. The company provides solutions based on high-precision imaging, sensor and integrated optical technologies for industrial, scientific, defence and professional applications.
One of the company’s main technological areas is imaging and optical systems. USH Group develops solutions involving precision lens assemblies, thermal imaging modules, multispectral imaging platforms and sensor data fusion. These technologies enable image acquisition, data collection and processing within an integrated system.
In the field of optoelectronic integration, the company’s activities include optical-to-electronic signal conversion, sensor interface development, FPGA and embedded processor integration, as well as the application of AI-based image processing algorithms. The company combines these technologies within a unified architecture to provide solutions focused on real-time data processing.
USH Group’s activities also cover industrial and scientific applications. The company provides solutions for visual inspection systems, measurement and detection modules, environmental monitoring sensor systems and machine vision platforms.
The company also focuses on integrating systems into existing infrastructure. USH Group provides support services ranging from initial deployment and system integration to calibration, maintenance and optimization. For defence and law-enforcement applications, its electro-optical imaging, sensor fusion and intelligent processing technologies are designed to support surveillance, detection and situational awareness.
According to USH Group’s official information, the company has more than five years of experience, over 50 strategic partnerships, more than 200 deployed solutions and over seven industry awards or recognitions. The company continues to expand its engineering capabilities in electro-optical and optoelectronic technologies, with imaging, sensor and integrated systems development among its main areas of activity.
Synapline Technologies develops autonomous unmanned systems
The Azerbaijani company Synapline Technologies operates in the development of AI-based autonomous unmanned systems and software. Based in Baku, the company develops technological solutions for the defence and security sector in cooperation with VITTA Scientific Technical Company.
One of the company’s key technological solutions is the Synap AI artificial intelligence software. The system provides unmanned platforms with autonomous and intelligent control capabilities, supporting navigation, target detection, recognition, tracking and geolocation in environments with limited GPS and communications signals. Synap AI reportedly consists of the NavAI, TargetAI and GuideAI modules.
Among Synapline Technologies’ notable products are the Aeter V1 and Aeter V2 tactical VTOL UAVs. These platforms are designed for reconnaissance, surveillance and other ISR missions, equipped with EO/IR cameras and capable of operating in environments with limited GPS and communications. The Aeter platforms can also be equipped with various payloads and integrated with other unmanned systems.
The company’s smaller unmanned systems include the Leisan LM1 loitering munition and the Stellar M1 combat and reconnaissance drone. Integrated with Synap AI, these platforms provide autonomous target detection and tracking capabilities in conditions with limited GPS and communications.
The Synap Mission command-and-control system is another important part of Synapline Technologies’ activities. The system enables the management of automatically detected targets and their coordinates, as well as video and telemetry data, providing a unified control environment for unmanned systems.
The company’s technologies have also been presented at international exhibitions. In 2026, Synapline’s products were displayed among Azerbaijan’s defence industry products at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia and DSA in Malaysia.
Overall, Synapline Technologies focuses on artificial intelligence, autonomous navigation, target recognition, unmanned aerial systems and command-and-control technologies. Its solutions are aimed particularly at expanding the capabilities of unmanned systems in complex operational environments where GPS and communications are limited.
DEFTECH develops UAV and robotics technologies
Azerbaijani high-tech company DEFTECH was established in 2021. Its main areas of activity include dual-use research and development, UAV systems, tactical combat-flight simulators, technical maintenance and software development.
In addition to conducting research and development on UAV systems, DEFTECH operates in telemetry, communications and robotics. The company also cooperates with the Experimental Plant for Space Instrumentation of the National Aerospace Agency of Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence Industry on product development and technical projects.
The company’s products include the DT-101 VTOL reconnaissance UAV, the DT-001 tandem-wing armed UAV, the F-1500, F-5000 E and F-5000 F strike drones, as well as the MT-100 and AD-G4 unmanned systems.
The DT-101 is a VTOL UAV designed for long-endurance surveillance and targeting. The platform has a flight endurance of up to 5–10 hours and can be equipped with various electro-optical, infrared and other payloads. The DT-001 is an armed UAV designed for long-endurance surveillance and strike missions.
The development of strike and loitering munition drones is also an important part of DEFTECH’s activities. The company’s products and projects have been showcased at international exhibitions.
DEFTECH also conducts development work in artificial intelligence, machine learning, software and flight testing. Overall, the company’s main areas of activity cover UAVs, strike and reconnaissance systems, robotics, software, telemetry and communications technologies.
RD Smart develops strike and reconnaissance UAVs
Azerbaijani company RD Smart operates in the development of innovative and smart technologies, as well as the production of defence-oriented unmanned systems. The company’s main defence products include strike, reconnaissance and FPV unmanned aerial vehicles.
One of the company’s notable products is the Quzghun strike drone. The platform is capable of conducting reconnaissance, detecting long-range targets using optical systems, and tracking moving and stationary targets. The drone can perform an autonomous dive toward a target on operator command. The Qırghı-S is presented as an FPV strike drone. Equipped with a smart computer system and a day-and-night camera, the platform can be adapted to various combat modes.
RD Smart’s products also include the Qartal strike drone and its Qartal-M reconnaissance variant. In its strike configuration, Qartal can carry two munitions with a combined weight of up to 3 kilograms. The company’s unmanned systems have also been showcased at international defence exhibitions.
Overall, RD Smart’s main defence activities include the development of strike and reconnaissance UAVs, FPV drones and smart unmanned systems. The presentation of the company’s products at international defence exhibitions demonstrates its activities in the unmanned systems sector and its potential for access to foreign markets.
