Turkiye has begun mass producing its first domestically-manufactured battle tank, in the latest boost to the country’s defence industry. According to the head of the Turkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), Haluk Gorgun, who spoke to the channel, TRT Haber, “we have started the mass production of our national tank. There are countries that want to work with us on this internationally, and we are continuing our negotiations with them”. The new generation Altay tank – produced by Turkish firm, BMC Defence, under an SSB project – has reportedly been equipped with an array of enhanced features and upgrades, such as a laser range finder (LRF) and an advanced image stabilisation system. Read: Turkiye launches project to develop new domestic […]
![The new Altay tank, which was recently delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces for testing, is prepared to be exhibited to the people together within TCG Anadolu, Turkiye's largest warship and the world's first unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) carrier at Alsancak Port in Izmir, Turkiye on May 03, 2023. [ Mahmut Serdar Alakus/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images]](http://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1252557838.jpg)