According to information released on the Twitter account of Ismail Demir, the President of
the Turkish Defence Association, on July 12, 2020, Turkey has completed the modernization
of its M60T main battle tank to the standard M60TM, which is now deployed in Syria to conduct
combat operations. Pictures were released on the internet showing the M60TM main battle tank of Turkish Armed
Forces deployed in Syria. The modernization of the M60TM was performed by the Turkish company ASELSAN and includes
many new features to increase protection and provide additional capabilities to the previous
version of the tank. The M60TM incorporates many new features including a remotely operated weapon station mounted
on the roof of the turret, a laser warning system, a 360-degree surveillance system
and a telescopic mast with camera to conduct surveillance missions on the battlefield
The mast is mounted on the left side of the turret with a stabilized sensor pod including
day charge coupled device CCD camera, thermal camera, and a laser rangefinder
It also has an ASELSAN camera suit to provide situational awareness through 360 degrees
The M60TM is also fitted with the PULAT active protection system developed and designed by
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