Erdogan ally admits indigenous tank production delayed by lack of engine, unsuitable production location - Nordic Monitor

Erdogan ally admits indigenous tank production delayed by lack of engine, unsuitable production location - Nordic Monitor

Levent Kenez/Stockholm Once hailed as a symbol of Turkey’s ambitions for a self-sufficient defense industry, the Altay main battle tank has been mired in delays, corruption scandals, favoritism and growing concerns over its relevance on future battlefields. Initially launched in the late 2000s and envisioned to equip Turkey’s army with hundreds of domestically produced, state-of-the-art tanks, the Altay project has faced repeated setbacks. While…