When creating the tank, foreign experience was used, more than 60% of the technologies were borrowed from foreign companies (Germany and South Korea). In addition, Turkey hopes that in the future the tank will be supplied not only to the army, but will also be exported. Secondly, Turkey’s policy has led to complications with NATO countries, which can completely stop the supply of weapons and components for the Turkish army. Firstly, an in-house combat vehicle will be cheaper. There are several reasons for creating a new tank. The new tank is intended to replace the German Leopards and American M60s. The tank received its name in honor of General of the Army Fakhrettin Altai.
In 2007, the Turkish Ministry of Defense signed an agreement with Otokar to create the Altay AHT main battle tank.
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