Türkiye starts mass production of Altay tank

Türkiye has started mass production of the country's first domestically made main battle tank Altay, head of the Presidency of Defense Industries Haluk Görgün said.

"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," Haluk Görgün said.

The new generation Altay tank, produced by BMC Defence under the project of the SSB, has been upgraded to meet the conditions of modern combat environments, according to the top defense official.

"Many subsystems have been localized, updated technologies and innovations have been added to enhance its combat capabilities," Görgün said.

The Altay tank has been equipped with additional features. Digital technologies have been increasingly integrated into the Altay, allowing for more precise and rapid detection, targeting and engagement of enemy elements.

The new Altay tank's fire control system includes modern technologies such as a laser range finder and an advanced image stabilization system, which enable precise target detection and engagement at long distances.