Turkey in talks to purchase anti-tank Kornet missiles from Russia

Turkey is in talks with Russia to purchase Kornet anti-tank guide missiles in the scope of the recent defense industry cooperation between the two countries, Yeni Şafak reported.

Negotiations are also ongoing with Russia on possible cooperation aimed at strengthening the armor capabilities of Turkish tanks.

According to reports, it is expected that the maintenance of arms and munitions currently used in the ongoing fight against terror in Syria and northern Iraq are set to take precedence in the scope of the defense industry cooperation between Moscow and Ankara.

It is believed that the maintenance and sustainment of the Russian-made anti-tank Kornet missile currently used by the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) will be among the prioritized urgent purchases from Russia.

Among Turkey’s other planned purchases from Russia are infantry equipment and vehicles.