Otokar is Mission Ready for New Cooperation Opportunities

Otokar, the largest land systems exporter of Türkiye, participates in the IDEX International Defence Exhibition to be held between February 17-21, in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the five-day exhibition, Otokar will showcase five vehicles from its world-renowned armored vehicles range.

Otokar continues to showcase its globally recognized land systems in the world’s leading events.  Having over 33 thousand military vehicles in the inventories of over 70 end users, Otokar is set to display its supreme land systems solutions at IDEX 2025. During the exhibition, which will take place between February 17-21, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Otokar will showcase five vehicles from its wide armored vehicles range.

At IDEX 2025, visitors of Otokar’s stand will have chance to see COBRA II 4x4 Tactical Armored Vehicle with 12.7 mm RCWS,  ARMA 6x6 Wheeled Armored Vehicle with 25 mm MIZRAK Turret, ARMA 8x8 and ARMA II 8x8 Wheeled Armored Vehicles with 30 mm MIZRAK Turret, and TULPAR Modular Armored Tracked Vehicle with 120 mm HITFACT MkII Leonardo Turret.

Additionally, Otokar’s joint venture company with EDGE Group of Abu Dhabi Government,  Al Jasoor, will also display Otokar and Al Jasoor’s shared expertise in the form of  RABDAN 8x8 Recovery Vehicle in IDEX International Defence Exhibition.

QUARTER CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE IN THE GULF REGION
Reminding Otokar’s long-standing presence in the region, Otokar General Manager Aykut Özüner said, "Since 2000, various types of Otokar armored vehicles are being successfully operated by the military and security forces of the Gulf Countries. To be physically closer to our users in the region and provide immediate support, we established our subsidiary “Otokar Land Systems” in 2016. This strategic move has further reinforced our commitment and presence in the Gulf region."

"OPEN TO NEW COOPERATIONS"
Highlighting Otokar Land Systems has conducted important projects with successful results over the past years, Sedef Vehbi, Otokar Military Cluster Head said, "In 2017, our joint venture company Al Jasoor signed the largest and most significant 8x8 tactical wheeled armored vehicle contract with the UAE, and we successfully completed all deliveries. Otokar stands out not only for our technological advancements but also for our expertise in technology transfer and local production. We remain open to further collaborations with new countries, particularly in the areas of technology transfer, local production, and the development of joint projects tailored to their specific needs. IDEX has always been a platform of strategic importance to Otokar. In this manner, during the event, we aim to strengthen our existing relations while exploring new opportunities."

THE LARGEST LAND SYSTEMS EXPORTER OF TURKIYE
Otokar was deemed worthy by SSI (The Defence and Aerospace Industry Exporters' Association of Türkiye) of the award for being the company with the highest exports among Türkiye's land systems manufacturers with its 2024 financial results. Today, more than 33,000 Otokar military vehicles are actively in service in 40 plus countries, over 70 end-users. These vehicles deliver high performance and security in the most critical missions, ranging from combat situations to peacekeeping operations. Thanks to its superior R&D, engineering and testing capabilities, Otokar analyzes different needs and expectations of its users, and develop solutions to meet their requirements with effective land systems solutions against present and future threats. Otokar’s success in global defense industry ensures new users from various parts of the world.

At IDEX 2025, the following vehicles will be on display at the Otokar stand:

MODULAR POWER FOR EVERY MISSION: COBRA II
COBRA II is actively used in more than 20 end-users in the world. It offers high level of protection, payload capacity, and large internal volume. In addition to its superior mobility, COBRA II provides high protection against ballistic, mine, and IED threats. With high power to weight ratio COBRA II delivers high performance. The combat proven vehicle is operated by many armies in different parts of the world on toughest terrain and climate conditions.

Being suitable for the integration of wide range of weapon and mission equipment options, COBRA II is successfully in service for border protection as well as internal security and peacekeeping missions in different users. The modular structure of COBRA II also makes the vehicle a flexible platform to be used as a personnel carrier, anti-tank weapons platform, Reconnaissance & Surveillance, CBRN reconnaissance vehicle, command control vehicle, recovery and medical evacuation. At IDEX 2025, Otokar exhibits COBRA II with Keskin 12.7 mm RCWS.

MULTI-WHEELED MODULAR ARMORED VEHICLE: ARMA
ARMA, Otokar’s multi-wheeled modular armored vehicle with high tactical and technical capabilities, is exhibited in two different models. ARMA, featuring superior mobility, high mine and ballistic protection, offers medium and high caliber weapons system integration options to serve in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions in the most challenging terrain and climate conditions. ARMA, which is also available with an amphibious kit, impresses with its high combat payload and spacious interiors. ARMA family, which can be equipped with different weapon and turret systems in response to different requirements, can be adapted to diverse missions with variants such as armored personnel carrier, armored combat vehicle, command control, and CBRN reconnaissance vehicle. Currently more than 650 ARMA vehicles serve in the inventories of nine users in five countries. At IDEX 2025, Otokar displays ARMA 6x6 with 25 mm MIZRAK Turret and ARMA 8x8 with 30 mm MIZRAK Turret.

A POWERFUL SOLUTION TO ASYMMETRIC THREATS: 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. At IDEX 2025, Otokar displays ARMA II 8x8 with 30 mm MIZRAK Turret.

NEXT-GENERATION ARMORED COMBAT VEHICLE: TULPAR
TULPAR stands out with mobility, high firepower, and survivability features. TULPAR is designed as a multi-purpose tracked vehicle with variants ranging from 28,000kg to 45,000kg to fully satisfy the modern armies’ existing and future requirements.

TULPAR comes in several variants including but not limited to Light/medium tank, Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Recovery Vehicle, Mortar Vehicle, Air Defense Weapon Carrier, Fire Support, Medical Evacuation having common subsystems. Tested in the toughest climates and on rough terrain conditions, TULPAR boosts high ballistic and mine protection with modular armor.

In addition to its high fire and destruction power, with its high mobility TULPAR, can serve in all kinds of combat environments from urban, built-up areas and light bridges to woodlands and all terrains, especially soft surfaces where main battle tanks are unable to operate due to their heavy weights. At IDEX 2025, Otokar exhibits TULPAR with Leonardo 120 mm turret.