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News - Altay
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Land Warfare
First two improved Turkish M60T tanks handed over
16th February 2024
The M60Ts, upgraded versions of the M60A3s, were delivered between 2007 and 2010. The latest upgrade followed a rolling programme of upgrades which have included Aselsan SARP RWS, Yamgoz situational awareness cameras, a TLUS laser warning receiver and a Pulat APS completed in 2020.
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Land Warfare
How Europe is enhancing AFV survivability to counter new and old threats
23rd December 2023
A growing number of NATO countries are planning to upgrade their fleets of tracked and wheeled armoured fighting vehicles (AFV) to improve their survivability against emerging battlefield threats.
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Land Warfare
Demand for AFVs and artillery keeps South Korean firms busy
28th June 2023
Worldwide demand for military equipment is playing into South Korea's hands, as the country's defence industry makes deeper inroads into foreign markets.
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Land Warfare
Turkish Army receives New Altay tank prototypes for testing
2nd May 2023
The Turkish Army has accepted two prototypes of the New Altay main battle tank (MBT) for testing, with officials highlighting its incorporation of digital technologies and new-generation active and passive protection systems.
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Land Warfare
Turkish Armed Forces to begin testing latest Altay tank ahead of 2025 mass production
24th March 2023
Manufacturer BMC says the Altay's design has evolved considerably since the programme began and expects to begin mass production by 2025.
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Land Warfare
Turkey sets Leopard 2A4 upgrade in motion with no sign of Altay
10th February 2022
Technologies used in the delay-plagued Altay MBT programme will be installed on Turkish Leopard 2A4s in a new modernisation programme.
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Land Warfare
Equipment for ‘squad games’ emerges at Seoul ADEX
22nd October 2021
Major players such as Hanwha, Hyundai Rotem and S&T Motiv were all out in force at this year's Seoul ADEX with new equipment for land forces.
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Land Warfare
IDEF 2021: Turkish Armoured Vehicle Procurement (Defence Insight analysis)
13th August 2021
The growing domestic industrial base in Turkey is capable of delivering several armoured vehicle programmes — but stumbling blocks remain, especially with the difficult Altay MBT programme.
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Land Warfare
BATU tank engine project starts to pay off for Turkey
20th May 2021
Initial tests of a 1,500hp engine point to a significant new achievement for the Turkish defence industry.
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Land Warfare
Turkey showcases armour as it seeks answer to Altay conundrum
3rd February 2021
Progress includes a new 8x8 prototype APC, a modified Leopard 2A4 MBT and delivery of the first Fırtına 2 self-propelled howitzers — but the big prize is unblocking the stalled Altay MBT programme.
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Land Warfare
IDEF 2019: Turkish Altay tank nears production start
3rd May 2019
Turkish industry subcontractors of the BMC Altay MBT were awarded their individual contracts at IDEF 2019 by the OEM as the programme continues to move …
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Land Warfare
Turkey's M60T upgrade nears conclusion
12th April 2018
The Turkish Land Forces is set to complete the modernisation of its M60T ‘Fırat’ main battle tank fleet next month, officials have disclosed. Speaking at …
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Land Warfare
Otokar submits BAFO for Altay serial production
16th February 2018
Otokar has submitted its best and final offer to the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) for the serial production of the Altay main battle …
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Land Warfare
Otokar submits bid for Altay serial production
23rd November 2017
Otokar has submitted its proposal for the serial production of the Altay main battle tank (MBT) to the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM), the …
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Land Warfare
Turkey's tank stopped in its tracks
16th June 2017
Turkey’s attempt to field the indigenously-developed 'Altay' tank has run into more problems, with the Turkish armament procurement organisation (SSM) rejecting a sole-source proposal from manufacturer Otokar. …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Tanks
Altay (Türkiye - First Batch)
Programme Background The Altay will replace legacy M48 and M60 MBTs still in service with the TLFC. The $3.971 billion contract awarded to BMC in November ...
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Tanks
Altay (Türkiye - Future Batches)
Programme Background The Altay will replace legacy M48 and M60 MBTs still in service with the TLFC. The $3.971 billion contract awarded to BMC in ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Tanks
Altay
The 120mm-armed Altay MBT is being developed to meet the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC). The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) of ...
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Land: battle management systems
TANKOM
TANKOM (Tactical Field Command and Control System) is a battle management suite produced by STM. Originally developed for the Turkish Armed Forces, it is also offered ...
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Land: RWS
SARP
Aselsan's Stabilised Advanced Remote Weapon Platform (SARP) is designed as a primary or secondary weapon system for wheeled or tracked AFVs and can also be ...
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Tanks
Leopard 2 Next Generation
Aselsan unveiled its Leopard 2 Next Generation (NG) MBT upgrade proposal for the Turkish Land Forces Command’s fleet of almost 300 Leopard 2A4s at Turkey’s ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Tulpar
Otokar publicly unveiled the Tulpar IFV at Turkey’s IDEF defence exhibition in May 2013. The Tulpar is being developed to meet a potential Turkish requirement ...
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Tanks
Leopard 2A4 T1
Roketsan upgraded 40 Leopard 2A4s of Turkish Land Forces with a hybrid armour package including Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA), ballistic cage armour and composite armour. ...
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Military vehicle engines
MTU 880 Series
The MTU 880 series of engines was developed specifically to power heavy armoured vehicles such as MBTs and self-propelled guns. Compared to the earlier MTU ...
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Tanks
Leopard 2A0/A1/A2/A3/A4
The 120mm-armed Leopard 2 MBT was developed in the 1970s as a replacement for the German Army’s 105mm Leopard 1s. Deliveries began in 1979 and ...
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Amphibious assault ships
Anadolu Class LHD
The Anadolu class consists of one Multipurpose Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) being built for the Turkish Navy, TCG Anadolu. The vessel was commissioned in April 2023. The contract ...
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Tanks
K2
Hyundai Rotem has developed the K2 'Black Panther' MBT since 1993 to meet the requirements of the Republic of Korea Army. A total of 600 ...
