NEW GENERATION TANKS SUPPLY PROJECT
ANKARA - After selection of the companies for strike helicopter tender, the countdown for the one thousand tanks joint supply project starts.
In accordance with the bids of the five companies submitted to the Defense Industry Undersecretariat (SSM), the firing trials which started in Sereflikochisar township of Tokat on May 30 ended on July 28.
After the three different trial stages, evaluation of the bids which were submitted on January 31, 2000 will be made at the SSM which will later convey its decision to the SSM Executive Committee.
The decision for final selection of the company for the 250-pieces first part of new generation tanks will be taken by the SSM Executive Committe that is expected to convene in August.
The joint production of tanks will be financed by the SSM fund sources.
Names of companies and the model of tanks they are offering are as follows:
