Otokar presents Arma 8x8 armored vehicle at HEMUS 2020


Otokar, Turkey’s leading land defense systems company, is participating in HEMUS 2020 defense exibition currently taking place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, until October 3. The Turkish company is showcasing its Arma 8x8 armored vehicle.
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Arma 8x8 with Mizrak-30 turret (Picture source: Otokar)


Otokar, a Koç Group company, whose military vehicles operate with more than 50 different end users in more than 35 countries across the world, is participating in, HEMUS . During the four-day exhibition, Otokar is showcasing its Arma 8x8 fitted with a Mizrak-30 turret.

Otokar’s General Manager Serdar Görgüç said : “Our strength in the defense industry is driven by our experience, engineering and R&D capabilities, and successful use of technology. Today, over 32,000 Otokar military vehicles are in service in many different parts of the world. The success of our vehicles has always been a reference for new orders. Otokar has a broad land systems product range from 4x4 to 8x8, and from tracked armored vehicles to turret systems. While developing our land systems products, our first priority is to meet the needs and expectations of our users considering present and future threats. As Otokar, we want to meet the needs of the Bulgarian Armed Forces and to take advantage of the cooperation opportunities that may arise in line with the needs of the region.”

Arma 8x8 is a modular 8x8 armored vehicle with superior tactical and technical features. Thanks to its high mobility, efficient mine and ballistic protection, medium and heavy calibre weapon system integration options, Arma is capable to serve modern armies on the battlefield, in peace keeping and human relief operations conducted in most difficult terrain and climatic conditions. Arma is available in various configurations such as Personnel Carrier, Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Fire Support Vehicle, Mortar Carrier, Short and Medium Range Air Defense, Mobile Gun Carrier, Command and Control Vehicle with optional amphibious capability. The vehicle is suitable for integration of various weapon systems from light machine gun weapon stations up to 25-30 mm medium calibre cannon and 105 mm cannon.