Turkish Altay tank development started in 2007 with Otkar as main contractor. Initially heavily relied on foreign components, including German MTU engine. BMC took over development in 2018, sourcing indigenous components. Production now scheduled for 2025 with 1000 tanks total
Project aimed to build 12 patrol and anti-submarine ships through local design. First 8 ships planned for completion by 2008 at $1.6 billion. Project initially planned with Blohm+Voss partnership, later abandoned