But that's almost painful at that point.Turkey has tried numerous times to procure and take part in the co-development of the SAMP/T NG since the cancellation of T-LORAMIDS, but the French have consistently hindered these efforts.
First ABM tests of the upcoming Siper Block 3 are expected around 2029, and operational deployment would happen even later. Considering the four decades old regional ballistic missile threat, they are exploring their chances to see if a stopgap procurement would be possible, since TR-FR relations are slightly better nowadays.
The Commander of the Navy recently said they have also accelerated the TF-2000 destroyer program, and the 2nd and 3rd ships are going to begin construction soon.
Buy one stopgap until Siper (which btw does samp/t ng level ABM) for political reasons, pack it, for political reasons.
Buy a second one, for another 1-2 years, also for political reasons?





