"Pumping Iron" : Azerbaijan to start production of new armored combat vehicles

Azerbaijan will launch a project on establishment of new armored combat vehicles on the chassis of T-55 tanks this year, APA reports citing military sources. Azerbaijani side is already finished negotiations with Israel (Israel Military Industries) and two Turkish companies which names have not been elucidated.

As a result of the negotiations, different new technique examples will be established in the years coming at the base of T-55 tanks kept in Gobu, the armor training area of the Defense Ministry. After the tests, it will be decided which model will not be produced. Azerbaijani experts have already prepared some projects related to it. Currently, technological systems are setup in one of the plants of the Defense Ministry for appropriate work.

According to sources, during preliminary period, it is considered to establish tracked towing vehicle, highly-maneuverable combat vehicle, mechanized bridge, mine exploder on the chassis of the tanks.


/APA/