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Land Warfare
D&S 2019: Decision awaited on Philippine light tanks
22nd November 2019
The Philippines has still not made a decision on what platforms it will choose for its extant light tank procurement, although contenders believe it is …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2019: New IFVs top priority for Bulgaria's Land Forces inventory
20th August 2019
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has commented that its request of new wheeled combat vehicles is one of the most important projects for recapitalisation of …
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Land Warfare
Slovakian tactical vehicle procurement hits a major roadblock
24th July 2019
The Slovak Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been forced to suspend the procurement of a series of new multirole tactical 4x4 vehicles due to an …
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Land Warfare
Otokar develops AKREP II armoured vehicle family
1st May 2019
Otokar has developed a new generation family of AKREP II armoured vehicles, the company announced on 26 April. Otokar partnered with AxleTech to develop the …
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Land Warfare
IDEF 2019: Turkish defence industry serious about green power
1st May 2019
Hybrid and electric power is gaining traction in Turkey with two of the nation’s defence companies displaying green vehicles at IDEF 2019 recognising high potential …
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Land Warfare
IDEF 2019: Turkish Altay tank nears production start
3rd May 2019
Turkish industry subcontractors of the BMC Altay MBT were awarded their individual contracts at IDEF 2019 by the OEM as the programme continues to move …
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Land Warfare
Bulgaria sets back wheeled armoured vehicle tender
6th March 2019
Despite continuous delay in Bulgarian tender for new armoured vehicles, a number of potential bidders have confirmed their commitment to the procurement programme. After failing …
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Land Warfare
Slovakia to select new tactical vehicle by year end
6th August 2018
The Slovakian Ministry of Defence has kicked off a new phase of testing in its search for a new all-terrain tactical vehicle, with the country …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Bulgarian 8x8 competition to be launched soon
4th June 2018
With the Bulgarian government busily preparing to launch a competitive procurement for new armoured vehicles, aspiring manufacturers showcased their products at the recent HEMUS defence …
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Land Warfare
IDEB 2018: New APC jostles for Slovakian tender
17th May 2018
Czech company, Zetor Engineering, has unveiled its new 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle as the company seeks to pursue the Slovakian Army’s land modernisation programme. Known …
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Land Warfare
Otokar submits BAFO for Altay serial production
16th February 2018
Otokar has submitted its best and final offer to the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) for the serial production of the Altay main battle …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles
Light Armoured Tactical Vehicles [Romania]
Programme Background Requirement The Romanian Armed Forces have an inventory of ageing TABC-79Ms and HMMWVs that are in need of modernisation or replacement. A programme ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Mine-protected vehicles, MPVs - 4x4
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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Tur-K3 6x6 Light Armoured Vehicle [Bangladesh]
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 ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Tur-K2 4x4 Light Armoured Vehicle [Bangladesh]
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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, MPVs - 4x4
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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
ASCOD [Latvia]
Programme Background Latvia began a selection process in early 2023 for a future IFV to replace its small fleet of ex-British CVR(T) tracked vehicles. Seeking ...
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MPVs - 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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
ASCOD (Forecast) [Latvia]
Programme Background Latvia began a selection process in early 2023 for a future IFV to replace its small fleet of ex-British CVR(T) tracked vehicles. Seeking ...
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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 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, APCs/IFVs - 8x8
New Generation Light Armoured Vehicles - Wheeled [Türkiye - Batch I]
Programme Background The NGLAV is an umbrella programme that will be composed of three phases and 2962 units of tracked and wheeled vehicles. Phase I ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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MPVs - 4x4
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 ...
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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 ...
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MPVs - 4x4
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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MPVs - 4x4
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Tanks
Altay
The 120mm-armed Altay MBT is being developed to meet the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC). The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) of ...
