Azerbaijan Denies Rift Over Armenian Suicide Drone

Regional experts and officials disputed a February 12, 2026 Globes report that Azerbaijan is "deeply dissatisfied" with Israel over an Armenian-made Dragonfly 3 drone resembling the IAI Harop. Sources and a senior Azerbaijani official said ties remain stable, citing recent energy and technology agreements, while Israel Aerospace Industries denied the assessments. Analysts warned the claim could be used to strain the Israel–Azerbaijan strategic partnership.