From copper to howitzers, Azerbaijan builds new industrial strategy

Two developments that have attracted attention in Azerbaijan’s industrial policy in the autumn of 2026 are, in fact, separate parts of a broader picture. On September 23, the State Program for the Development of the Mining and Metallurgical Industry for 2027–2030 was approved. On October 1, Czech company CSG announced plans to establish a second joint venture in Azerbaijan and start production of self-propelled howitzers in the country from 2027. The key concept connecting these two areas is an industry that creates high added value.