BAKU, Azerbaijan, September
30. Azerbaijani-made "QIRAT" tactical UAVs have
been showcased at the ADEX-2026 exhibition, Trend's correspondent
reports from the event.
The "QIRAT-H10," "QIRAT-H20," and "QIRAT-H30" drones are
distinguished by their various features.
The "QIRAT-H10," the reconnaissance-oriented model of the
series, is equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology
and modern thermal cameras. With an operational radius of up to 100
kilometers, the drone can maneuver freely at an altitude of 5
kilometers. The UAV, which has a maximum takeoff weight of 10 kg,
can remain airborne for 1–2 hours at speeds of 120–150 knots
(approximately 220–275 km/h).
The "QIRAT-H20" and "QIRAT-H30" models were specifically
designed for kamikaze missions and possess dive-strike
capabilities.
The ARROW-2 and ARROW-3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems
were also unveiled to the public during the exhibition.
The ARROW-2 is designed for missions requiring operational
maneuverability and rapid deployment. It's capable of reaching
speeds of 180 km/h. The UAV can ascend to a maximum altitude of 5
km and operates within a 10 km operational radius.
Designed for heavier payloads and strategic operations, the
ARROW-3 is distinguished by its robust construction. It can reach
speeds of 130 km/h. Operating at a maximum altitude of 5 km, the
system is capable of performing continuous missions for 45 to 68
minutes.
The 6th Azerbaijan International Defense Industry Exhibition
“ADEX-2026” and the 15th anniversary International Exhibition of
Internal Security, Protection, and Rescue Equipment “Securex
Caspian” have opened.
In total, more than 270 companies from 29 countries have
confirmed their participation in the ADEX and Securex Caspian
exhibitions. To date, 45 foreign delegations from 33 countries have
registered to participate in the exhibition.
The countries represented by these delegations include the
following: the U.S., Belarus, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates,
the UK, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Afghanistan, Georgia,
Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia,
Malaysia, Morocco, Montenegro, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Pakistan,
Russia, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Sudan, Northern Cyprus,
Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uganda, and Vietnam.
In addition, the exhibition features national pavilions from 14
countries, including the United States, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, China, Israel, Italy, Pakistan,
Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan.
One of the main innovations of “ADEX” 2026 is that, for the
first time, the 4th exhibition hall of the Baku Expo Center has
been designated for the national exhibition.