ISTANBUL
The "T-129 Atak" helicopter drew high attention during the 11th International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul.
Officials from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Pakistan, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Libya and Turkmenistan showed great interest in the helicopter during the fair which took place in TUYAP Fair and Congress Center on Tuesday.
An official of Turkish Aerospace Industries Gorkem Bilgi told Anadolu Agency that 59 helicopters would be produced definitely and 32 others would be optional, and they would be given to Turkish Land Forces.
The "T-129 Atak" type helicopter was designed to fulfill the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces.
International Defense Industry Fair
Under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defense the 11th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF'13) began in Istanbul on Tuesday.
781 firms from 50 countries attend the fair at TUYAP Fair and Congress Center until May 10.
IDEF contents Land, Sea, Air and Space, Transportation, Logistic, Support Activities and Supplies Materials, and Tools and Equipment.
Ministers of defense from various countries, heads of General Staff and senior level military oficials were accredited for the fair which sets grounds for decision makers to exchange ideas.
