Türkiye to produce 96 Altay tanks per year

Presidential Defense Industries Director Haluk Görgün stated that Turkey has entered a new era in the defense industry , saying, "Turkey has become one of the world's leading centers for tank and armored vehicle production. 96 Altay tanks will be produced annually in this 682,000-square-meter area using robotic welding systems."

In his speech at the Altay Tank Serial Production Facility Opening and First Tank Delivery Ceremony , Görgün emphasized that the newly opened factory is not just a production line but a concrete reflection of Turkey's engineering power, strategic vision, and technological depth .

The Altay Project is not just a platform; it's a school shaping the capabilities of our defense industry, the foundation of a vision. Today, we've designed, tested, and made our own main battle tank ready for production. This is the work of domestic intelligence and national will.

Görgün stated that a large team of 800 engineers, 1,250 workers, and 90 subcontractors worked with 17.5 million engineering hours to prepare Yeni Altay for the future.

Görgün stated that Altay tanks will provide long-term service in the field with a two-year warranty and six years of logistics support, adding, "Each tank is the result of 35,000 pages of design, 16,000 requirements, and 120 testing procedures. It is an engineering marvel, with every detail dedicated to perfection."

The new facility is equipped with an Armor Open Test Range, a Ballistic Protection Center, and digital production lines . Görgün stated that this facility will not only meet today's needs but will also shape the tanks and armored vehicles of the future .

Turkey's defense industry has become a model that not only meets its own needs but also sets global standards, shares technology, and exports . The Altay tanks delivered today are a symbol of this determination and leadership.