BMC signed an additional contract for 41 Kirpi 4x4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) and five Kirpi Ambulances with the Tunisian Ministry of Defence. BMC Kirpi is a heavily armoured troop carrier. Its primary objective is to transfer personnel from one place to another while protecting them against all threats.
President of Defence Industries (SSB) Professor Ismail Demir announced that the Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tank armour upgrade is now in serial production.
Istanbul Chamber of Industry announced Turkey’s Top 500 Industrial Enterprises of 2020. Sixteen companies are performing in defence or aviation.
Turkey is leading NATO's quick reaction forces. The forces arrived in Romania to participate in Exercise Steadfast Defender 2021.
Turkish Defence Ministry announced that 7,400 Gore-Tex uniforms were delivered to the Army of North Macedonia.
Altay Main Battle Tank project passed an important milestone. The Power Group Development (BATU) Project gave its first fruit. The 1500 HP engine is ignited for the first time. BMC Power announced that the test was carried out in April 2021.
The Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters' Association (SSI) will hold a Virtual Trade Delegation meeting with Brazil on April 19-23, 2021.
Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) announced that İzmir based BMC delivered VURAN Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicles (TTZA) to security forces. SSB did not disclose how many vehicles are delivered.
Defence Minister Akar attended the Second Generation Fırtına Howitzer handover ceremony where Modernised Leopard 2A4 and Altay MBT were demonstrated.
