Armenia

Military Parade

On May 28, Armenia held a large military parade in Yerevan’s Republic Square to mark Republic Day, staging its most significant public military display in years and the first such parade in nearly a decade.

The event featured marching units of the Armenian Armed Forces alongside a wide range of military equipment, including armored vehicles, artillery systems, air defense assets, drones, and other modern systems. A notable aspect of the display was the presence of equipment sourced from multiple partners, including France and India, as well as domestically developed systems, reflecting Armenia’s ongoing efforts to diversify its defense procurement and modernize its armed forces.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the Armenian military’s primary mission is the defense of the country’s internationally recognized borders and underlined the continuation of defense reforms following recent regional conflicts. He described the occasion as part of a broader transition period in Armenia’s security and state development.

Azerbaijan

Military Training

On May 25, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, the Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan, oversaw the implementation of a training session for a group of reservists as part of the annual training plan approved for the current year.

The exercise was conducted in one of the military units of the Special Forces in coordination with the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription. It aimed to strengthen the reservists’ military preparedness by improving both their theoretical knowledge and practical capabilities.

Within the framework of the training, participants were instructed in a range of military disciplines, including firearms handling, tactical operations, drill procedures, physical training, and socio-political education. The program also incorporated sessions designed to reinforce patriotic values among the reservists.

Azerbaijani Military Police Delegation Visits Vilnius

On May 29, a delegation from the Military Police Department of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan visited Vilnius, Lithuania, as part of the program aimed at developing bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Lithuania. The delegation, led by Major General Elgun Aliyev, the Deputy Chief of the Main Department of Internal Security and Investigations and Chief of the Military Police Department, visited the administrative building of the Military Police Department of the Ministry of National Defense of Lithuania. During the visit, they were briefed on the organization of military police service, command and management structures, and the specific aspects of daily operational activities.

Major General Aliyev and the delegation were also informed about the responsibilities of the Lithuanian Military Police in both peacetime and wartime conditions, as well as its role within NATO structures. Discussions during the meeting focused on the current state of cooperation between the two countries’ military police services and prospects for future development. The sides emphasized the importance of expanding the exchange of experience to improve professional training and enhance opportunities for joint activities.

Georgia

Military Parade

On May 26, in connection with Georgia’s Independence Day, a large-scale exhibition of military equipment, weapons, and defense systems was organized in Tbilisi and several other cities across the country. The displays were held not only in the capital but also in 20 municipalities, including Batumi, Kutaisi, Mtskheta, Rustavi, Telavi, Gori, Zugdidi, Poti, Samtredia, Ozurgeti, Ambrolauri, Akhaltsikhe, Akhalkalaki, Marneuli, Sachkhere, Senaki, Martvili, Abasha, Tsalenjikha, and Chkhorotsku, where local residents were able to visit dedicated exhibition areas.

As part of the celebrations, aviation and air defense units conducted demonstration flights over Tbilisi and various regions. A total of 12 aircraft participated, including the UH-1H “Iroquois” multipurpose transport helicopter, Mi-24 attack helicopter, and Su-25 attack aircraft. In Tbilisi, the main exhibition space was arranged at Freedom Square, where visitors, including families and children, were able to view both domestically produced and foreign-made military equipment. The display included armored vehicles, aviation assets, artillery, anti-tank and engineering systems, firearms, as well as medical and engineering equipment, including systems from the “Delta” Defense Industry group. Military personnel engaged with visitors and took commemorative photos with attendees.