Otokar to Showcase Armored Vehicles, Debut URAL II at World Defense Show 2026
Turkish land vehicle manufacturer Otokar will display six armored military vehicles and introduce the new URAL II at the World Defense Show in Riyadh from February 8–12, 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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