Turkey’s ambitious homegrown tank project still falls far short of plans after two decades
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkey's Altay main battle tank, a project first launched nearly two decades ago, spent most of that time ...
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Turkey faces mounting defense challenges amid regional tensions
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkey’s struggle to modernize its armed forces, hampered by sanctions, procurement delays and domestic political interference, has sparked ...
Erdogan ally admits indigenous tank production delayed by lack of engine, unsuitable production location
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Once hailed as a symbol of Turkey’s ambitions for a self-sufficient defense industry, the Altay main battle tank ...
Erdoğan’s election campaign showcases national tank with Korean engine and nonexistent factory
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Ahead of the most critical elections in President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's political career on May 14, ambitious projects ...
Defense minister admits Turkey not yet able to procure engines for national tank and artillery projects
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar stated during budget negotiations in parliament on November 22 that the engine and ...
Turkey’s national tank cannot be produced because there’s no engine, according to government officials
Levent Kenez/Stockholm It was revealed once again that no progress has been made in the production of the Altay tank, ...
Turkey’s defense minister admits failure of tank project run by Erdoğan’s friend
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar briefed lawmakers last week on the Altay national tank project during budget negotiations ...
Turkey’s defense minister grilled over contract signed with joint Turkish-Qatari venture BMC
Nordic Monitor Turkish opposition lawmakers have criticized Defense Minister Hulusi Akar over a contract signed with military vehicle producer ...
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