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Hungary Orders 56 Additional Gidrán 4x4 Tactical Vehicles from Nurol Makina.
Hungary recently announced the acquisition of 56 Gidrán 4x4 tactical vehicles to strengthen the ongoing modernization of its Defense Forces (HDF). This purchase was confirmed by the Hungarian Minister of Defense, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, during his visit to the Nurol Makina production facility in Turkey on February 4, 2023.
The Gidrán 4x4 is an armored combat vehicle designed to provide high levels of protection and mobility. (Picture source: Nurol Makina)
The minister emphasized the importance of cooperation between Hungary and Turkey, viewing the Gidrán program as a cornerstone of this partnership. Through this collaboration, the HDF continues to meet NATO capability requirements while consolidating its overall defense posture.
The Gidrán 4x4 is an armored combat vehicle designed to provide high levels of protection and mobility, meeting the operational needs of military units and security forces in all areas of deployment, whether urban or rural. Its chassis is distinguished by a unique design and substantial payload capacity, enabling the integration of various payloads and customization of the vehicle for a wide range of missions. Thanks to its powerful diesel engine delivering high torque and its fully independent suspension, it offers excellent off-road performance and high reliability during operations.
Throughout its development, special attention was paid not only to robust protection but also to the operational and ergonomic requirements of the crew, so the Gidrán 4x4 can comfortably accommodate up to twelve personnel. This design, focused on both comfort and efficiency, includes the possibility of integrating a remote-controlled or manual weapon station, side gun ports, run-flat tires, and features that facilitate troop embarkation and disembarkation. The vehicle is also equipped with fans for expelling smoke from interior gunfire, integrated radio infrastructure, hydraulically assisted power steering adapted to the vehicle, and an onboard rectifier.
In terms of protection, the Gidrán 4x4 meets MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) standards, providing high levels of defense against mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and lateral blasts. Its ballistic armor and reinforced architecture offer soldiers a safer operational environment, while its maintenance remains fast, straightforward, and cost-effective. Thus, the Gidrán 4x4 offers an optimal balance between protection, versatility, and ease of maintenance, making it a reliable platform to ensure the safety of deployed personnel.
While Nurol Makina produces the base vehicles, Hungary then integrates additional electronic, communication, radar, and armament systems. This approach guarantees maximum operational flexibility for the HDF and demonstrates the country’s commitment to developing its defense industrial capabilities.
Finally, Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky highlighted the positive outcomes of this collaboration, announcing that Hungary intends to broaden its partnerships with other Turkish defense companies. The goal is to further encourage joint innovation and strengthen the technological and industrial capabilities of both countries.