Global land systems manufacturer OTOKAR and ROMTEHNICA, as the representative of the Ministry of National Defense signed a 4.26 billion Romanian lei (approximately EUR-857 Million) multiannual contract to supply 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 armored vehicles to Romanian Ministry of Defense. Under the contract a large number of COBRA II 4×4 vehicles will be manufactured locally in Romania. Â
On November 27, 2024, Otokar signed the agreement through which Romania’s Ministry of National Defense awarded the company the supply of the 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 light tactical armored vehicles at a value equivalent to approximately 857 million euro (excluding VAT).
Within the scope of the contract, the first 278 COBRA II 4×4 tactical light armored vehicles will be manufactured in Türkiye while the rest will be manufactured in Romania. The deliveries are planned to be initiated in the last quarter of 2025 and be completed in batches over 5 years. The tender also includes some integrated logistics support services in addition to 1,059 4×4 Light Armored Tactical Wheeled Vehicles.
On March 20, 2024 Otokar had submitted its bid for the tender for the purchase of 4×4 Light Armored Tactical Vehicles initiated by C.N. Romtehnica S.A., as a representative of the Ministry of National Defense. Following the successful completion of the technical evaluation, field tests and financial evaluation phases, on October 4, 2024 Otokar was informed that it had been declared as the winner of the tender.
COBRA II IS ACTIVELY USED IN 13 COUNTRIES
The COBRA II 4×4 tactical armored vehicle, produced by Otokar, is actively used by more than 20 users in 13 countries.
With Otokar’s nearly 40 years of defense industry experience and capabilities, COBRA II is designed as a modular platform which can be developed for different mission requirements. Added to the Otokar product range in 2013, COBRA II has been designed and produced in more than 30 different versions In line with the requirements and needs of its users. COBRA II, which was offered to the tender will be equipped according to the technical and tactical requirements of Romanian MoD.
In addition to its superior mobility, COBRA II provides high protection against ballistic, mine, and IED threats. With high power to weight ratio COBRA II delivers high performance. COBRA II is suitable for the integration of wide range of weapon and mission equipment options.
OTOKAR, THE GLOBAL LAND SYSTEM MANUFACTURER
Otokar (BIST: OTKAR) was established in 1963 at a time when industrialization and modernization initiatives were being launched in Türkiye. Operating at its plant with 552,000 sqm of production area in Arifiye, Sakarya with over 3,500 employees, Otokar offers solutions tailored to the needs of its customers using its own technology, design and applications. Otokar designs and produces various types of 4×4, 6×6, 8×8 tactical wheeled armoured vehicles, tracked armoured vehicles, unmanned vehicles and turret systems in the defense industry. Otokar, which is among the military vehicle suppliers of NATO and the United Nations since 1980s, has more than 33 thousand military vehicles in the inventory of more than 60 users in more than 40 friendly and allied countries.
About KOÇ GROUP:
Otokar is a part of Koç Group (BIST: KCHOL), one of the largest and most successful groups in Turkey and in the region, with nearly 90 companies, nearly 120,000 employees and more than 10,000 dealers, agencies and after-sales services. The Group’s combined revenues account for nearly 8 percent of Turkey’s GDP, while its export volume amounts to 7 percent of Turkey’s total export volume.
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