Turkish-made enhanced Ejder Yalcin armored vehicle ready for deployment
Nurol Makina exhibited the Ejder Yalcin EWB vehicle at the IDEX 2025 International Defence Industry Fair and Conference in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. (AA Photo)
The latest extended-wheelbase (EWB) configuration of the Turkish-made Ejder Yalcin armored vehicle has completed testing and is set to be deployed by its first user shortly, according to defense firm Nurol Makina officials.
Showcased at IDEX 2025
Nurol Makina unveiled the Ejder Yalcin EWB at the IDEX 2025 International Defense Industry Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency’s Goksel Yildirim at the event, Nurol Makina’s Business Development Director Mehmet Corbacioglu highlighted the vehicle’s proven capabilities and growing global interest.
“As a global company, we have been in contact with numerous international delegations, making this a busy and productive event for us,” Corbacioglu stated.
| Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Level Ballistic Protection, | Hydraulic-assisted power steering |
| Ergonomic design | Quick, easy and low-cost maintenance |
| Integration of manual or Remote Weapon Station system | Left & right-hand adopted gun loops |
| Rectifier integrated into the vehicle | Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Level Protection against mines, IED’s & lateral blasts |
| Run-flat tires | Built-in radio infrastructure |
| Easy embarking and disembarking operations | Interior gunpowder smoke evacuation fans |
| MRAP level protection against mines, IED’s and lateral blasts |
Enhanced capabilities and performance
Originally introduced to the Turkish inventory in 2014 and exported to its first international customer in 2017, the Ejder Yalcin 4×4 is currently in service in 11 countries, including several in the Gulf region.
Corbacioglu emphasized the importance of customer feedback in improving the vehicle:
“Our existing users have fully embraced the vehicle. Over time, they communicated their specific operational requirements, and we responded by extending the vehicle’s wheelbase. We have enhanced its mine and ballistic protection to industry-leading levels and increased its personnel capacity.”
The vehicle’s new configuration has successfully passed all ballistic, mine resistance, and mobility tests and has been tested in multiple countries. “We expect to see it in active service very soon,” Corbacioglu added.
Designed for versatile missions
Developed by Nurol Makina, the Ejder Yalcin 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle is engineered to support military and security forces in urban and rural operations.
Its high mobility and advanced protection make it a robust and reliable platform for various missions. With the extended-wheelbase version, the vehicle’s personnel capacity has been increased from nine to 12, further enhancing its operational flexibility.
| Command and control vehicle | Personnel carrier vehicle |
| Anti-tank guided missile vehicle | Border surveillance and security vehicle |
| Air defense missile vehicle | Armored combat vehicle |
| Radar vehicle | Jammer vehicle |
| Mine-IED detection-clearance vehicle | Ambulance vehicle |
| Mine-IED detection-clerance vehicle | CBRN vehicle |
