The results of the production and financial-economic activities of the unions and plants and issues done in general and standing ahead were widely discussed at the meetings held with the chairmanship of the Minister Yavar Jamalov.

It was stated that in the report period in the subordinate enterprises the works on implementation of program for 2013 were continued, defense products produced on contracts with power structures of the Republic were handed over to the customers. Works on broadening of production of civil products were also continued.

In the 1-st half of 2013 year the military and special products’ percentage raised up to 86, 4 % of the general volume, civilian products’ share was 13, 6 % of general volume. The nomenclature of products adopted for production increased to more than 750 names.

In compliance with the Production Program for 2013 year, the works on production on 70 subjects and 208 stages of R&D are in progress. The R&D on 11 subjects are being successfully implementing at the Scientific Research Institute of the Ministry.   

This year two new facilities were opened by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev – Production of large caliber cartridges at the “Telemekhanika” factory of “Sharg” Production Union and Ammunitions’ Utilization Center at the “Araz” factory of “Ufug” Production Union. Moreover, the extensive works are being finalizing at other new facilities scheduled for implementation in the c.y.

During the meeting it was mentioned, that the display of defense products at the international exhibitions has become a tradition. At IDEF-2009 held in Turkey were displayed 27 names of products, however at IDEF-2013 in Turkey there were displayed 130 names of products. As usual, the products of the ministry attracted great interest.

Reports of the directors of the unions and enterprises were listened at the meetings.

Minister Yavar Jamalov stressed his positive appreciation of works done within the report period in the subordinate unions and plants of the Ministry.

Minister gave special tasks to the directors of the unions and enterprises, voiced by the Republic President Ilham Aliyev for the development of the defence industry.