ATAK helicopter sales from Turkey to the Philippines

Turkey is getting ready to promote its first ATAK helicopter overseas.

The required export permits have been obtained from the Washington administration due to the US origin engine of the ATAK helicopter.

APPROVAL FOR SALE OF 6 HELICOPTERS

In the assertion made by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), it was reported that the USA has printed the crucial paperwork for the sale of 6 models of the assault helicopter.

In accordance to the Center East Eye information website, the licenses have been issued regardless of Congressional opposition to any navy settlement.

NO CONGRESS APPROVAL

A Turkish official famous that he didn’t want Congressional authorization as the motor export license was under the quantity required by regulation for Congressional oversight.

The identical official “The license was granted immediately by the US Division of State. We additionally obtained export licenses for the engines wanted for the use of T129 helicopters by the Turkish authorities final 12 months.” stated.

U.S. regulation says Congress should be notified for protection sales with NATO allies priced at $25 million or extra.

“ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST ATTACK HELICOPTERS”

Philippine Protection Minister Delfin Lorenzana stated final 12 months that their finances for the buy of assault helicopters is simply 13 billion Philippine pesos, “If we meet our wants from the USA, we are able to solely purchase 1 to 2 assault helicopters. Nonetheless, we are able to purchase at the very least 6 Turkish ATAK helicopters for the identical amount of cash.” he had spoken.

Lorenzana used these technique of assault.“Turkish-made ATAK helicopters, considered one of the greatest assault helicopters in the world” described it as.

AGREEMENT WITH PAKISTAN

On the different hand, in 2018, an settlement of 1.5 billion {dollars} was signed between Turkey and Pakistan for the sale of 30 ATAK helicopters.

TAI is ready for approval from the US Congress to understand the sale.