Turkish Land Vehicle Programs

[sidkhan2]

Indonesia and Türkiye have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop and procure an advanced version of the KAPLAN-MT/Harimau medium tank. This collaboration will focus on two main configurations of the tank, with the first deliveries expected in 2026.This agreement is part of a broader effort to enhance defense cooperation between the two nations, which has been marked by ongoing discussions and meetings between military officials. The Indonesian Defense Minister has emphasized the importance of this partnership in building mutual trust and increasing military capacity, particularly in defense manufacturing.The collaboration aligns with Indonesia's strategic goals to bolster its defense industry through technology transfer and joint production initiatives. This partnership also reflects Indonesia's commitment to strengthening ties with Türkiye, which has been recognized as a key ally in the defense sector.

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[LegionnairE]

Indonesia and Türkiye have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop and procure an advanced version of the KAPLAN-MT/Harimau medium tank. This collaboration will focus on two main configurations of the tank, with the first deliveries expected in 2026.This agreement is part of a broader effort to enhance defense cooperation between the two nations, which has been marked by ongoing discussions and meetings between military officials. The Indonesian Defense Minister has emphasized the importance of this partnership in building mutual trust and increasing military capacity, particularly in defense manufacturing.The collaboration aligns with Indonesia's strategic goals to bolster its defense industry through technology transfer and joint production initiatives. This partnership also reflects Indonesia's commitment to strengthening ties with Türkiye, which has been recognized as a key ally in the defense sector.

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There seems to be a movement in this direction in the world with Americans adopting the M10 Booker, which is a similiar platform to Kaplan MT

it seems ifantry everywhere want large caliber direct fire support.

Although indonesia intends to use Kaplan MT more like a traditional MBT