According to the normal schedule, in the coming months (maybe days, I don't know but first half of 2023) the first two prototypes of the reconfigured type will be delivered to the force command. However, unlike the previous project model, these two tanks are actually the first two tanks of the first 100-tank package. In other words, the delivery of these two tanks can be seen/shown (by some) as the start date of serial production. After the additional tests of the new configuration are approved by the force, the remaining 98 tanks will be delivered quickly. The new tank is quite a different variant from the prototype 8 years ago.
The issue that has given us all cancer in our defense forums for more than 20 years, starting with Tank 2000, is finally at the exit of the tunnel. Whether this week or this month, next month or not, we are indeed nearing the end of the process. Moreover, on the road we set out on with the goal of under-licence production, after overcoming economic crises, embargoes, political foot-dragging and many other difficulties, we have now acquired indigenous technology up to the power pack.