Otokar to Showcase Armored Vehicles, Debut URAL II at World Defense Show 2026
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What Happened
Otokar, Türkiye's leader in land vehicle exports, is participating in the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a selection of its wheeled and tracked land systems. The company's presence reflects a long-term engagement approach focused on operational relevance and in-country capability development. Otokar has identified Saudi Arabia as a strategic market and has had its armored vehicles deployed in the region for nearly 25 years.
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Otokar's platform maturity is reflected in the number of vehicles currently in use.
- ARMA 8x8 Wheeled Armored Vehicle with 30 mm MIZRAK Turret
- COBRA II Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle with 25 mm MIZRAK L Turret
- COBRA II & Reconnaissance Drone Vehicle
- TULPAR Tracked Armored Vehicle with 120 mm HITFACT MkII Leonardo Turret
- URAL II (new debut)
- ARMA II 8x8 Mobile Repair and Recovery Vehicle
“Saudi Arabia has been a central reference point within Otokar’s long-standing engagement in the Gulf Region, where decades of operational use have contributed to a clear understanding of user requirements and in-service expectations.”
Why this matters
The event underscores Otokar's long-term engagement in the Gulf region and its focus on industrial cooperation, technology transfer, and local production aligned with Saudi Arabia's defense priorities.
Terms in This Story
- MRAP
- Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, designed to withstand mine blasts and ambushes.
- Turret
- A rotating weapon mount on an armored vehicle.
- Land systems
- Military vehicles and equipment designed for ground operations.
- IED
- Improvised explosive device, a roadside bomb often used against military vehicles.
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