- January 4th, 2026
The successful completion of factory acceptance tests for Türkiye’s indigenous 1,500-horsepower BATU engine on 31 December 2025 marks a defining industrial and strategic milestone, signalling Ankara’s arrival among a select group of states capable of producing a modern main battle...
Turkey’s Expanding Defense Industry Turkey has been making significant strides in defense manufacturing, positioning itself as a global leader in unmanned aerial vehicles, stealth fighter jets, and now, main battle tanks. The upcoming induction of the Altay main battle tank (MBT) marks...