The Turkish defense industry has a very big problem regarding foreign components. They keep providing components during the design and prototype phases. But then refused to sell them when the project reached the mass production phase.
This is what happened during Altay Project; even with the Korean engine, the tank had to be redesigned.
That happened smart micro munition project, we had to go back to the drawing board.
Only God knows how often drones got back to the design stage because some guy abroad refused to sell 50$ parts, so that section had to be redesigned.
Also, there are huge export restrictions. T129 Atak couldn't be sold to Pakistan because of USA refused to provide the engine. Eventually, China sold helicopters to Pakistan.
So, we come to TF-X. What can we do if Rolls-Royce refuses to sell engines when it comes to mass production? Returning TF-X to the design stage and going for another ten years because of engine issue is not something Turkey can stomach. There is simply no room for another Altay situation. And almost 70% of Turkish people are simply sure that the USA is not going to sell F-110 when it comes to mass production. That is the reason why Turkey insists on IP rights.
"The Turkish defense industry has a very big problem regarding foreign components. They keep providing components during the design and prototype phases. But then refused to sell them when the project reached the mass production phase."
Bullseye
But people here still believe that UK or West will help Turkiye.......and Give high tech with IP rights...........Turkiye must understand "DO you job and make OWN product" or you WILL have to Cry, because it will be 100% like Altay tank Engine.
RTE will say again "we were deceived" = " kandırıldık"