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On June 26, at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev, was presented with a "C-27J Spartan" type military transport aircraft manufactured by the "Leonardo" company of the Italian Republic.

Axar.az informs that the event was attended by Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Edmondo Chirielli, and Leonardo Company President Stefano Pontecorvo.

The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, reported to the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Ilham Aliyev.

The head of our state was informed about the tactical and technical characteristics, operation and other indicators of the aircraft. It was reported that the aircraft is capable of performing both defense and civil defense missions in complex geographical terrain and operational conditions.

The C-27J Spartan aircraft will be used for military transport, airdrops of paratroopers and cargo, as well as medical missions.