The global land systems manufacturer, Otokar is making its debut at the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between February 4-8, 2024.

During the five-day event, Otokar is exhibiting 9 world-renowned platforms with their distinct features and capabilities at two separate booths, including:

• TULPAR Medium Tank with Leonardo HITFACT MkII  120 mm Turret
• TULPAR-S  Amphibious Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier with 7.62 mm Turret
• ARMA 8x8 Fire Support Vehicle with John Cockerill 105 mm Turret
• ARMA 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle with Mızrak 30 mm Turret
• COBRA II 4x4 Mine-resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle with 25 mm RCWS
• AKREP II 4x4 Reconnaissance Vehicle, with 90 mm John Cockerill Turret
• COBRA II 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier with 12.7 mm RCWS
• COBRA II 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier with Mızrak 12.7 mm Closed Cupola
• URAL 4x4  Armored Patrol Vehicle with 12.7 mm Open Cupola

Undersigning important projects worldwide as a NATO and UN supplier, “Otokar strengthens its position in the global defense markets with solid steps,” said General Manager Serdar Görgüç.

“Currently, more than 33 thousand Otokar military vehicles are serving in more than 40 countries on five continents. Through our expertise, capabilities, and experience we are dedicated to provide the most efficient land systems solutions and wide scope of services to meet the existing and future requirements of our users,” he added.

“Within our worldwide customer portfolio, GCC is indeed one of our most important key markets. Various types of Otokar armored vehicles are being successfully operated by the military and security forces of the Gulf Countries for quarter of a century. In this context, WDS presents a significant opportunity to strengthen our ties with the esteemed Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the entire region,” he stressed.

Serdar Görgüç continued: “Through our subsidiary ‘Otokar Land Systems’ established in 2016, Otokar strengthened its presence in GCC being physically closer to its users. Being local is exceptionally important in order to serve and support our customers timely and efficiently. Within the past eight years, Otokar Land Systems have conducted important projects with successful results.”

“Our technology transfer and local production desire in Gulf, coupled with our strong design, development, technology and engineering capabilities, carried Otokar to the forefront of the global defense industry. During WDS, we aim to reinforce this position and forge new partnerships,” he concluded.