Baku, Azerbaijan, April 24
By Rufiz Hafizoglu - Trend:
BMC became winner of the tender for production of engines for the first Turkish new generation tank Altay, Turkish media reported on April 24.
Reportedly, the tender was announced by Turkey's Defense Industry Undersecretary (SSM).
Turkish companies, such as Otokar and joint defense company of Turkey and the UAE - FNSS also participated in the tender.
Date for launch of the production of the Altay tank's engine has not been reported.
Turkey’s first domestic tank, Altay, was tested in July 2013. According to the test results, the tank fully meets the requirements and is suitable for mass production.
An agreement on manufacture of Altay tank was signed between the Defense Industry Undersecretary (SSM) of the Turkish Defense Ministry and the Turkish company Otokar in March 2007.
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