Türkiye’s Otokar debuts advanced military vehicles at Eurosatory 2024 in Paris

Otokar, with 7 vehicles and turret systems, is participating in Eurosatory 2024, Europe’s defense industry fair in Paris, running until June 21.

According to a statement from Otokar, a member of the Koc Group, continues to represent the Turkish defense industry abroad. Participating in different country fairs from Brazil to Indonesia, Romania to Saudi Arabia, showcasing its products and capabilities in land systems, Otokar is now exhibiting its products in France.

At Eurosatory 2024, which opened its doors in Paris today and is expected to host over 2,000 participants from 62 countries, Otokar is introducing its products with 7 vehicles and turret systems.

In the fair, Otokar is making a debut presentation of ALPAR, Türkiye’s first heavy-class tracked unmanned armored vehicle, which has proven itself in different geographies with its mobility and survival capabilities, along with a new member of the ARMA vehicle family, ARMA II. Other vehicles showcased by Otokar at Eurosatory 2024 include the COBRA II, ARMA 6×6, ARMA 8×8, TULPAR, and AKREP II.

Additionally, at the stand of Al Jasoor, a joint venture company of Otokar with the EDGE Group, the RABDAN 8×8 Armored Medical Evacuation Vehicle will be exhibited. The ARMA 8×8 Korkut Turreted Low Altitude Air Defense System Vehicle will be showcased at the Aselsan stand.

“We are ready to respond to the increasing defense industry needs of Europe’s land systems”

Otokar General Manager Aykut Ozuner, whose views are included in the statement, mentioned that Otokar first introduced its armored vehicles at Eurosatory in the 1990s and today is among the leading land systems manufacturers globally. Ozuner emphasized that the rising defense industry expenditures worldwide, due to developments and threats, have increased users’ interest in military fairs.

Emphasizing that Eurosatory is one of Europe’s largest defense industry fairs where they will have the opportunity to meet existing and potential users from around the world, Ozuner stated, “Our products conforming to NATO standards, our ability to respond to needs and our delivery speed, and our after-sales services set us apart from global competitors. As Otokar, we are ready to respond to the increasing defense industry needs of Europe’s land systems in the fastest and most effective way.”

Ozuner also highlighted the company’s recent collaborations, stating, “Thanks to our competencies that make a difference in product, delivery, and after-sales areas, we have become one of the leading candidate manufacturers, especially for Eastern European countries. Last October, we were tasked with supplying 6×6 armored vehicles to the Estonian Armed Forces. We are ready and willing to meet Romania’s 4×4 armored vehicle needs, and the evaluation process is ongoing.”

Otokar Defense Industry Deputy General Manager Sedef Vehbi mentioned that Otokar’s vehicles, produced as a supplier of land systems for NATO and the United Nations, serve in many different missions worldwide, under various climate and terrain conditions.

Vehbi highlighted that their vehicles have served in over 40 countries across five continents, with more than 33,000 military vehicles, providing high performance and security in the most challenging terrains from combat conditions to peacekeeping operations, supporting critical missions as needed.

‘We are introducing two armored vehicles for the first time at Eurosatory‘

Stressing that their vehicles have proven themselves in countless missions worldwide and have become successful references, Vehbi said, “We made a strong presence at Eurosatory with next-generation vehicles. We are introducing two armored vehicles for the first time at Eurosatory. We believe that ALPAR, developed to meet the robotic and unmanned land vehicle needs of armed forces, and ARMA II, developed considering not only classical combat conditions but also the asymmetrical threats prevalent today, will set a new benchmark in the industry.”

Vehbi also mentioned that besides military vehicle procurement, solutions tailored to user requests are developed, stating, “We closely monitor our users’ needs and current threats, and work to provide optimal solutions for armed forces and security forces. Thanks to our competencies and capabilities, we offer all options such as local production and technology transfer according to our user’s needs.”