Developed to meet the attack helicopter needs of the TAF and used by the General Directorate of Security in our country. T129 attack helicopterToday, it has become known by everyone, regardless of whether it has to do with the defense industry. Today, on March 8, 2022, an important development took place for our country: With Atak Turkey exports its first helicopter performed.
Pakistan and the Philippines have requested to buy Atak helicopters in the past years. In order for the helicopter to be exported, permission must be obtained due to some components that are dependent on abroad. The United States granted engine export permits for the Philippines. Pakistan, on the other hand, did not wait any longer and gave up.
US permission granted for T129 ATAK helicopter
The permits required for the export of the T129 ATAK helicopter, which was developed to meet the TAF’s need for attack helicopters, to the Philippines were approved by the USA.
Turkey’s first helicopter export: Philippines bought Ataks!
The first 2 of the 6 Atak helicopters exported within the scope of the State-to-State (G2G) International Agreement signed between the Presidency of Defense Industries and the Ministry of Defense of the Philippines, Delivered to the Philippines.
taking off from Ankara two Airbus A400M Two T129 ATAK Helicopters aboard the aircraft successfully arrived in the Philippines. While the second delivery package is planned to be realized in 2023 within the scope of the contract, work continues for the delivery in 2022.
development President of the Presidency of Defense Industry Prof. Dr. Ismail Demir announced on his social media accounts: “The first 2 of the 6 ATAK Helicopters exported within the scope of the State-to-State (G2G) International Agreement signed between our Presidency and the Philippines Ministry of Defense have been delivered to the Philippines, where we are constantly taking new steps in warm friendly relations. Together We Are Stronger!”