“We advance with firm steps towards the goal of a fully independent Türkiye in defense industry”
Speaking at a ceremony held for the first delivery of new Altay tanks, President Erdoğan said: “In light of the decisions taken by the Defense Industry Executive Committee, which is chaired by me, we advance with firm steps towards the goal of a fully independent Türkiye in defense industry. We develop and introduce new projects and new defense products as we also inaugurate our new facilities and add indigenous and national vehicles to our inventory.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a ceremony held for the opening of the BMC Ankara tank and new generation armored vehicles production facility and the first delivery of new Altay tanks.
Extending his gratitude to all, who work selflessly in order for the Turkish defense industry to develop, grow stronger and become fully independent, and wishing Allah’s mercy upon those, who have died a martyr’s death for this cause, President Erdoğan stressed that he particularly remember with grace and respect those, who were martyred at the treacherous attack on TUSAŞ facility on October 23 the previous year, and said: “In light of the decisions taken by the Defense Industry Executive Committee, which is chaired by me, we advance with firm steps towards the goal of a fully independent Türkiye in defense industry. We develop and introduce new projects and new defense products as we also inaugurate our new facilities and add indigenous and national vehicles to our inventory.”
Underscoring that they provided the gallant Turkish army with the “Steel Dome”, which consists of 47 vehicles, just two months ago, President Erdoğan pointed to the opening of 14 production facilities and the groundbreaking of the technology base of ASELSAN, and noted that eight Altay tanks will be produced in a month at the BMC Ankara tank and new generation armored vehicles production facility, which they are inaugurating today.
“As is the case with our other defense products, our target with Altay tanks is to avoid dependence on anyone, especially concerning critical materials. Just as we have come to this stage despite embargoes, we will inshallah successfully manage the process from on as well,” President Erdoğan said.
