Otokar Deepens its Strategic Footprint in Asia-Pacific together with Boustead

Otokar, the leader land vehicles exporter of Türkiye, is participating in DSA 2026 (Defence Services Asia), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia between April 20-23, 2026 together with Boustead Holdings Berhad. At the exhibition, ranked among the world's most prestigious defense industry events, Otokar will exhibit its world-renowned COBRA II 4x4 Armored Command and Control Vehicle and ARMA 6x6 Wheeled Armored Vehicle.

As a long-standing supplier of land vehicles to NATO and the United Nations, Otokar continues to showcase its globally recognized land systems in the world’s leading events. During the DSA 2026, which will take place between April 20-23, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Otokar will showcase COBRA II 4x4 Armored Command and Control Vehicle’s right-hand drive version and ARMA 6x6 Wheeled Armored Vehicle.

Standing out with its ability to respond quickly to ever-changing requirements and needs of its users thanks to its design, test, and manufacturing capabilities, Otokar intends to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

“WE ARE READY FOR MALAYSIA”

Emphasizing that the Asia-Pacific region holds strategic importance for Otokar, Sedef Vehbi, Military Cluster Head, said: “Otokar stands ready to deploy its global expertise in full alignment with Malaysia’s defense requirements. With our platforms actively serving in nearly 50 countries, we bring our proven capabilities and a strong track record of delivering reliable, mission-ready solutions. We are committed to translating this experience into high-impact contributions that enhance regional security.
Through our collaboration with Boustead Holdings Berhad, we aim to deepen our footprint in the region by delivering advanced land platform systems, backed by technology transfer and localization capabilities. This partnership forms a powerful synergy that will drive sustainable defense capabilities in Malaysia and beyond.

We are fully prepared to tailor our solutions to the specific operational needs of the Malaysian Armed Forces and security agencies, while scaling our joint capabilities to serve the broader Asia-Pacific region.”

COBRA II: MODULAR PLATFORM FOR VARIOUS MISSIONS

Actively in service with more than 20 end users worldwide, COBRA II stands out with its high level of protection, superior mobility, large internal volume, and payload capacity. COBRA II provides protection against ballistic, mine, and IED threats. With its high power-to-weight ratio, COBRA II delivers strong performance. The combat-proven vehicle is operated by armies in different parts of the world under tough terrain and climate conditions.

Suitable for a wide range of weapon and mission equipment integrations, COBRA II is successfully used for border protection as well as internal security and peacekeeping missions. Its modular structure makes the vehicle adaptable for roles such as Armored Personnel Carrier, Anti-Tank, Reconnaissance & Surveillance, CBRN Reconnaissance, Command Control, Recovery and Medical Evacuation missions. During DSA 2026, the right-hand drive version of COBRA II will be displayed.

MODULAR POWER: ARMA 6x6

Built on a modular vehicle architecture, ARMA 6x6 supports a wide range of operational roles through adaptation to different mission requirements and has been proven through sustained operational use in diverse environments. The platform combines mobility with protection while accommodating the integration of medium- and high-calibre weapon systems to meet specific operational needs.