Ukraine preparing next batch of Oplot tanks for transfer to Thailand

18:35, 08.07.2016 1 min read

Ukraine is preparing another batch of Oplot combat tanks, being manufactured at Malyshev plant (Kharkiv), for transfer to Thailand within the framework of a $200 million contract signed in 2011.

According to a report on the website of the tank plant, the production of another batch of Oplot tanks is at the stage of final assembly and in the near future the military machinery will be transferred to the customer.

According to the press service, Malyshev plant not only successfully mobilized own efforts but also managed to accelerate the work of subcontractors who supply components.

"Increasing the pace and squeezing production time, the plant has fully met the specified time frame to successfully demonstrate the high quality level of heavy armored vehicles in ground conditions soon," reads the report

The press service stressed the company has started the production of the next batch of Oplot tanks for foreign customers.