Otokar aims to strengthen its presence in Asia-Pacific Region

Türkiye’s global land systems manufacturer Otokar participates in Asian Defense & Security (ADAS), on September 25-27, in Manila, Philippines. During the exhibition, Otokar will display a scaled model of its 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle ARMA II from its broad range of armored platforms. Otokar will also present its capabilities not only in product design and manufacturing, but also in technology transfer and local manufacturing.  

Stating that Otokar is a listed NATO and United Nations supplier Sedef Vehbi, Otokar Military Cluster Head, said, “Our combat-proven vehicles are actively used in very different geographies, extreme climatic conditions and conflict zones. Today, more than 33 thousand Otokar military vehicles are actively in service in more than 40 countries and more than 60 end users. We analyze the different needs and expectations of our users for land systems, and develop solutions that meet these requirements in the fastest manner thanks to our superior R&D and engineering capabilities. We aim to expand our activities in Asia-Pacific region. We are ready to meet the different requirements of armed forces, not only by supplying products but also through transfer of technology and local production models. In this manner, ADAS is a good opportunity for us to develop further relationships.” 

ARMA II
ARMA II 8x8 Armored Vehicle, the new member of the ARMA series developed by Otokar considering the conventional combat conditions as well as the most common asymmetrical threats today. ARMA II offers best-in-class ballistic, mine and improvised explosive device (IED) protection and optimal terrain capability. With a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight of 40 tons, ARMA II comes with higher payload and improved protection, and can be configured for the integration of heavy weapon systems up to 120mm caliber. ARMA II is equipped with 6-cylinder, turbodiesel, 720 HP engine. ARMA II offers a platform suitable for many different missions; from armored combat vehicle to armored personnel carrier; from command and control vehicles to air defense missions. With the extra interior volume provided by the expanded hull, ARMA II is the most superior vehicle in its class with the modularity to operate as a maintenance and repair vehicle or an ambulance.