Public Relations (ISPR) has rubbished some digital media reports thatPakistan has revoked a deal with Turkey to buy a T-129 ATAK helicopter.
The military’s media wing in a statement clarified that speculations overthe cancellation of the deal are baseless.
On January 5, ISPR DG Major General Babar Iftikhar explaining Pakistan’sdefense procurement needs, said that the country’s armed forces arecontinuously enhancing their capacity and upgrading technology whileremaining cognizant of the threat and operational requirements.
“While answering a question related to Pakistan’s deal with Turkey foracquiring T-129 ATAK helicopters, the statement made by DG ISPR wasmisconstrued on some digital media platforms.
“It is clarified that Pakistan has never ruled out an acquisition ofmilitary helicopters from Turkey. All speculations in this regard arebaseless,” said ISPR.
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In July 2018, Pakistan signed a $1.5 billion deal with Turkey for buying 30Turkish-made T129 Atak helicopters.
Back in March 2021, Pakistan had reportedly given another extension to ahelicopter deal with Turkey, giving Ankara six more months to deliver theaircraft.
In January 2020, Pakistan gave the first, one-year, extension to themanufacturers, the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), for delivering thehelicopters.
