Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) completed the delivery of the first fleet of T129 ATAK Multirole Combat Helicopter on 31 July 2015.

The successful delivery of the first fleet of helicopters is a major milestone for the Turkish Aerospace and Defence Industry in terms of design, development and international collaboration. The delivery of T129 ATAK provides further evidence of the successful cooperation between Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) as a procurement agency, Turkish Land Forces as an end user, TAI as a prime contractor and the subcontractors involved in the development and delivery of the most advanced combat helicopter in its class. As a result of the endorsement provided by the Turkish Armed Forces, the already strong international interest in the T129 ATAK as a superior alternative is expected to intensify.

The nine helicopters delivered are now being used effectively in operational theatres by the Turkish Land Forces.