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News - Otokar

  • Land Warfare

    Bulgaria set to launch long-delayed armour upgrades

    31st January 2018

    The Bulgarian MoD has indicated it will acquire new wheeled IFVs as part of its modernisation agenda, in addition to upgrading existing Soviet-era armour. According …

  • Land Warfare

    GDA 2017: Kuwait National Guard modernisation continues

    15th December 2017

    The Kuwait National Guard is pushing forward with an extensive modernisation agenda with ground vehicles, command and control (C2) infrastructure and airborne assets at the …

  • Land Warfare

    Otokar submits bid for Altay serial production

    23rd November 2017

    Otokar has submitted its proposal for the serial production of the Altay main battle tank (MBT) to the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM), the …

  • Land Warfare

    Bangladesh issues requirement for 4x4 LAV

    20th November 2017

    The Bangladesh Army is seeking a new 4x4 light armoured vehicle (LAV) in several variants, according to an RfP document issued by the Directorate General …

  • Land Warfare

    Turkey's tank stopped in its tracks

    16th June 2017

    Turkey’s attempt to field the indigenously-developed 'Altay' tank has run into more problems, with the Turkish armament procurement organisation (SSM) rejecting a sole-source proposal from manufacturer Otokar. …

  • Land Warfare

    Otokar awaits Altay order (video)

    24th May 2017

    Shephard recently spoke to Turkish vehicle manufacturer Otokar about its Altay main battle tank, which has been designed and developed in Turkey and represents the country's …

  • Land Warfare

    IDEF 2017: Otokar's Altay tank goes asymmetric

    9th May 2017

    A new variant of the Turkish Altay Main Battle Tank has been displayed at IDEF 2017 for the first time.It is an asymmetric version developed …

  • Land Warfare

    IDEF 2017: FNSS expands Pars range

    9th May 2017

    As Turkey increases its self-sufficiency in armoured vehicles and funds research and development, the manufacturers are able to increase their offerings.Among the new vehicles on …

  • Land Warfare

    IDEX 2017: Nimr gets UAE vehicle order boost

    23rd February 2017

    The UAE Land Forces has ordered thousands of vehicles from their domestic manufacturer, Nimr, it was announced at IDEX.Although the value of the contract was …

  • Land Warfare

    IDEX 2017: New Rabdan ends UAE 8x8 search

    21st February 2017

    UAE company Tawazun has developed a new variant of the Arma 8x8 armoured vehicle in partnership with Turkish manufacturer Otokar.The vehicle has been re-branded as …

  • Land Warfare

    IDEX 2017: AMV28A takes on turret requirements

    20th February 2017

    Patria's new AMV28A 8x8 vehicle variant has been developed to take a larger payload while remaining an effective amphibious platform.A spokesperson for the company told …

  • Land Warfare

    Turkey launches tank upgrade

    6th February 2017

    The Turkish armament procurement organisation, SSM, has launched a competition for the upgrade of 200 main battle tanks (MBTs). While the requirements are still being …

  • Land Warfare

    Bulgaria plans new armoured vehicles

    4th January 2017

    The Bulgarian MoD has announced plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the procurement of new armoured infantry vehicles.  This was been revealed …

  • Land Warfare

    Otokar submits final offer for Altay production

    12th September 2016

    Otokar has submitted its final offer for the serial production of Altay main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Turkish Undersecretariat of Defence Industry (SSM), the …

  • Land Warfare

    Turkey selects Weapon Carrier

    28th April 2016

    The Turkish SSM has chosen local vehicle manufacturer FNSS over its rival Otokar for its new Weapon Carrying Vehicle (WCV) programme. SSM stated on its …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Rabdan 8x8 IFV (UAE)

    In addition to the standard IFV variant, the Rabdan will also be delivered in APC, command and control, ambulance, mortar carrier, repair and recovery configurations. ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8, Tanks

    Tracked & Wheeled Light Tank (Philippines)

    Programme Background The decision to split the programme into a wheeled and a tracked element follows the belief of the Philippine Army that this will ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    UAE Rosomak 8x8 (Options)

    Prior to the imposition of the Finnish ban on arms exports to the UAE, Patria had also offered the AMV and AMV28A platform to the ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    Kaplan-10 STA (First Batch)

    Programme Background The STA programme was initiated in 2008, when the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) released an RfP for the procurement of 1,075 wheeled ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles

    4x4 Protected Mobility Vehicles (Malaysia)

    Programme Background Malaysia already operates a fleet of 20 AV4 Lipan Bara 4x4 vehicles delivered between 2016 and 2017, 18 of which are assigned to ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    Kaplan-10 STA (Second Batch)

    Programme Background The STA programme was initiated in 2008, when the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) released an RfP for the procurement of 1,075 wheeled ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Bangladesh Tur-K3 6x6 Light Armoured Vehicle

    Programme Background Prior to 2010, the Bangladesh Armed Forces and police operated few light armoured vehicles able to protect against small arms fire and mine ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Bangladesh Tur-K2 4x4 Light Armoured Vehicle

    Programme Background Prior to 2010, the Bangladesh Armed Forces and police operated few light armoured vehicles able to protect against small arms fire and mine ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4, APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    High Mobility Armoured 4x4 Tactical Vehicles

    Programme Background Requirement The procurement of high-mobility 4x4 armoured vehicles is part of an initiative to replace a diverse fleet of utility vehicles currently in ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    4x4 Tactical Vehicles (Slovakia)

    Programme Background The Slovakian Army requires multipurpose tactical vehicles to provide increased protected mobility for its troops. To meet this requirement, the Slovakian MoD launched ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Pars Scout 8x8 ÖMTTZ

    Programme Background The SSB first outlined its requirement for special purpose vehicles around 2010, but the decision to formally launch the ÖMTTZ programme did not come ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles

    Surplus Maxxpro (Bangladesh - First Batch)

    Programme Background The Bangladesh Army requires MRAPs to provide protected mobility to its troops deployed on UN peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    Pars 4x4 STA (First Batch)

    Programme Background The STA programme was initiated in 2008, when the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) released an RfP for the procurement of 1,075 wheeled ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Pars Scout 6x6 ÖMTTZ

    Programme Background The SSB first outlined its requirement for special purpose vehicles around 2010, but the decision to formally launch the ÖMTTZ programme did not come ...

  • Special operations vehicles

    Pegaz Special Operations Vehicles

    Programme BackgroundRequirementThe Polish MoD has a long-standing requirement to procure a new 4x4 tactical vehicle to replace the M1165A1 HMMWVs and Oshkosh M-ATVs currently in ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    Arma 6x6

    Otokar began development of the Arma family of amphibious vehicles in 2007 under a company-funded project for the domestic and export markets, and in June ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

    Cobra II

    The 4x4 Cobra II is the next generation of Otokar's Cobra family, which has been sold to 15 countries. It offers higher protection, greater payload ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Arma 8x8

    Otokar presented the 8x8 Arma prototype in 2011. In 2021, as part of the bid to supply the Turkish Land Forces' New Generation Wheeled Armoured ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    Tulpar

    Otokar publicly unveiled the Tulpar IFV at Turkey’s IDEF defence exhibition in May 2013. The Tulpar is being developed to meet a potential Turkish requirement ...

  • Land: RWS

    Ucok

    Otokar developed the Üçok Remote Control Weapon Station to serve as the primary or secondary weapon system on wheeled or tracked AFVs. 

  • Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

    Akrep II

    The Akrep II is a 4x4 armoured vehicle designed to carry out armed reconnaissance and provide fire support to infantry formations. As well as a ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Arma 8x8 NG

    The Arma 8x8 NG, an improved variant of the Arma 8x8 and 6x6 platform, is an amphibious armoured combat vehicle produced by Otokar in Turkey. First ...

  • Military UGVs

    Alpar

    Otokar Alpar is a tracked, heavy UGV for reconnaissance, surveillance and fire support missions. First unveiled in 2023, the vehicle is designed as a modular ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    Rabdan 8x8

    The Rabdan 8x8 is a wheeled amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle from Al Jasoor. Modular and featuring integrated CBRN protection, the Rabadan offers a high degree ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

    Cobra

    Otokar began deliveries of its 4x4 Cobra light armoured vehicle to the Turkish Land Forces Command in 1997. Cobra is a modular platform, providing high ...

  • Tanks

    Tulpar Light Tank

    Otokar unveiled its tracked Tulpar Light Tank, which mounts CMI's Cockerill 3105 turret on Otokar's Tulpar IFV chassis, at the June 2018 Eurosatory exhibition. The ...

  • Mine-protected vehicles

    Kaya II

    Otokar developed the Kaya II, based on a Mercedes-Benz FGA 14.5 chassis, to meet demand for a personnel carrier with MRAP-like protection. The Kaya II ...

  • Land: RWS

    SARP

    Aselsan's Stabilised Advanced Remote Weapon Platform (SARP) is designed as a primary or secondary weapon system for wheeled or tracked AFVs and can also be ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    Tulpar-S

    The Tulpar-S, developed by FNSS for the Turkish Weapon Carrying Vehicle (WCV) programme, is the latest member of the Tulpar IFV family and was unveiled ...

  • Land: RWS

    Keskin RCWS

    The Keskin is a lightweight RWS designed by Otokar for installation on armoured vehicles. As a modular system, it can be armed with either a ...