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BAKU, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Azerbaijani and Turkish air forces launched joint tactical drills code-named "TurAz Qartali 2017" here on Monday, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Dozens of Azerbaijani and Turkish military aircraft were taking part in the drills, including MiG-29, F-16, Su-25 and C-130 Hercules planes, as well as Mi-35, Mi-17 and Sikorsky S-70 helicopters.
Azerbaijan conducts bilateral military cooperation with Turkey within the framework of NATO in the fields of military technology, military education and intelligence sharing.
Since the early 1990s, Azerbaijan's military cooperation with Turkey has extended to joint exercises and the defense industry.
The ongoing drills will last until Sept. 30.
