News about Ministry of Defense

Three thousand Kazakhstanis will be called up for military training Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Defense has published the order “On Calling Up Persons Liable for Military Service to Military Training in 2026.”

10 April 14:17

Defense Ministry explains video showing military equipment in western Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Photos and videos of military equipment in the Zhylyoi district of the Atyrau region have circulated on social media.

31 March 23:17

Su-30SM fighter jet crashes near Karaganda Tengrinews.kz – On February 25, a Su-30SM fighter jet crashed in the Karaganda region during a planned training flight.

25 February 16:19

Routine inspection: Defense Ministry addresses Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Defence has issued an appeal to citizens of Kazakhstan in connection with the movement of military equipment

16 February 12:17

Road restrictions possible: Defense Ministry warns Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Defense has warned Kazakhstanis about the relocation of military equipment by rail and highways.

01 December 2025 10:30

Kazakhstan names legal option to avoid full military service Tengrinews.kz – Deputy Defense Minister Serik Burambaev has explained how Kazakh citizens can legally obtain a military ID without serving a

27 November 2025 23:32

MiG-31 fighter jet crashes in Russia Tengrinews.kz – A MiG-31 interceptor jet crashed in Russia’s Lipetsk region while attempting to land, RBC reported.

10 October 2025 11:30

Kazakhstan to change military draft rules: New document published online Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan has approved new draft rules for military conscription. The document was published on

22 August 2025 15:25

New unit established in the armed forces of Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Defense has established a specialized unit responsible for the implementation and development of artificial

19 August 2025 13:16

Kazakhstan’s army switches from WhatsApp and Telegram to national messenger Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces have begun transitioning to the national messenger Aitu for official communications.

18 August 2025 20:04

Kazakh military diplomat detained in Poland on espionage charges Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed the detention of a staff member from the country’s military attaché office by

13 August 2025 18:03

Abuse of power: new details emerge in case of missing helicopter in Sorbulak Tengrinews.kz – The Main Military Prosecutor’s Office has reported under which articles the investigation into the crash of the Eurocopter EC145

12 August 2025 11:58

Debris of missing military helicopter found in Sorbulak Lake: Photo released Tengrinews.kz - A photo has emerged showing the wreckage of the H145 military helicopter (formerly Eurocopter EC145) that went missing on July

30 July 2025 20:33

Search continues: Defense ministry responds to families of missing military helicopter crew Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Defense Ministry says the search for the crew of the H145 military helicopter, whose wreckage was discovered near

28 July 2025 19:17

Military helicopter disappears from radar in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - Search operations are underway in the Almaty region for a missing military helicopter, citing the Ministry of Defense.

25 July 2025 15:47

AI to help determine military placement for conscripts in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization, Darkhan Akhmediev, has announced that artificial intelligence will

24 July 2025 16:47

Conscription rules in Kazakhstan to change: law signed Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis eligible for mandatory military service will now receive draft notices not only on paper, but also electronically

17 July 2025 11:20

Tokayev replaced the Air Force Commander Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has replaced the Commander of the Air Force of the Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces.

15 July 2025 10:54

Drones and sappers: Kazakh army outlines training priorities Tengrinews.kz - An offsite meeting of the Ministry of Defense board was held in Karaganda, where the results of the 2024-2025 winter training

22 May 2025 16:41

Military vehicles on the streets: Defense Ministry addresses Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz - Following the recent military parade in Astana, personnel and military equipment are returning to their places of deployment.

08 May 2025 21:23

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