Argentina modernises TAM MBT turret
TAM is in service with the Argentine Army since the late 1970s. (Photo: Argentine MoD)
In order to advance the modernisation of the Argentine Medium Tank (Tanque Argentino Mediano - TAM) to the TAM 2C version, the Argentine Army has awarded national company IMPSA a turret upgrade contract.
The deal was announced on 24 June and is intended to inject resources into the Argentine defence industry by supporting its consolidation and expansion. In a press release, the Argentine MoD stated that this effort will increase the indigenous production of military systems and involve the use of the local workforce.
TAM 2C ‘aims to update this combat vehicle with all the technological advances to enable it to fulfil its
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