Actuator and motion-control technologies engineered for the ALTAY tank enabled the development of critical subsystems used in Türkiye’s national fighter jet KAAN and the HÜRJET trainer aircraft.

The first serial-production ALTAY main battle tanks will be delivered to the Turkish Land Forces on October 28. The tank now features a new protection concept, upgraded systems and extensive localization improvements.

Türkiye has successfully produced both the submarine-grade structural steel and the armor steel for the ALTAY tank domestically, marking another milestone in defense industry independence.

SSB President Haluk Görgün announced that the first mass-produced Altay tanks will be delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces this year, with a total of 85 tanks to be handed over by 2028.

Breaking export records in 2024, Turkey’s defense industry drew global attention as its indigenous products reached more than 180 countries worldwide.

In 2023, Türkiye’s defense industry marked a year of breakthroughs. New land, air, and naval projects strengthened the nation’s independence and global presence.

In 2023, Türkiye’s defense industry achieved historic milestones across land, air, and naval platforms, strengthening independence and boosting global exports.

BMC Defense plans to begin mass production of the New Altay tank in 2025, featuring an indigenous power pack undergoing rigorous durability tests.