[Global Military Report] According to a report on the US "Defense World" website on November 20, due to political differences with Germany, Turkey declared bankruptcy for its plan to import engines and gearboxes from Germany for its domestically produced "Altai" main battle tank For this reason, Turkey chose to seek these equipment from two South Korean companies. In addition, due to the recent conflict over natural gas exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean, the tank armor components originally provided by France to Turkey were also rejected by the French side.
reported that the refusal to export from Germany and France caused a major setback for the "Altai" main battle tank project. Turkey has high expectations for the "Altai" main battle tank. The tank plan will not only equip Turkey’s own troops, but also Indonesia exports. A Turkish procurement official revealed, “This plan is facing major delays due to the lack of engines, gearboxes and armor components. We are unable to give a date for mass production...” It is understood that the Turkish “Altai” main battle tank is one Under an ambitious plan, Turkey plans to eventually produce 1,000 vehicles, including two models T1 and T2, which will later be converted into unmanned tanks. However, due to Turkey's involvement in the Syrian civil war, which led to the German government imposing an arms embargo on Turkey, Germany therefore refused to provide Turkey with engines and gearboxes. Sources said that the "Altai" main battle tank manufacturer is negotiating with South Korea's Hyundai Rotem and two other Korean defense companies to resolve issues related to the "Altai" tank. A Turkish source said that there are still differences and issues that need to be resolved in the current negotiations between the two sides. The person familiar with the matter said, "Under ideal circumstances, all differences and issues are resolved, then the Korean company will provide power for the'Altai' tank."
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