Otokar Presents Autonomous Vehicle ALPAR at Eurosatory 2024.

At the international exhibition Eurosatory, Otokar unveiled its latest technological marvel: the autonomous vehicle ALPAR. This vehicle represents an advancement in the field of autonomous and remotely controlled combat platforms, addressing the modern needs of armed forces for reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat support.
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Alpar Unmanned Ground Vehicle. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The ALPAR vehicle is distinguished by its series hybrid-electric propulsion and modular electronic infrastructure, enabling silent operations crucial for the success of reconnaissance and surveillance missions. This feature, combined with a low thermal and acoustic signature, makes the ALPAR ideal for stealth operations. Additionally, its ability to be remotely controlled and its autonomous "follow-me" mode enhance its agility and off-road mobility, comparable to that of armored combat vehicles and light tanks.

Designed as a versatile platform, the ALPAR can be deployed in various mission scenarios. It can operate as a lead vehicle or in support with manned vehicles and infantry units. Equipped for surveillance and reconnaissance missions, the ALPAR can transport and deploy drones (UAVs) and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), allowing for real-time intelligence gathering. In terms of firepower, it can neutralize enemy positions, installations such as shelters and buildings, as well as adversary vehicles, thanks to its main cannon or guided missiles, serving as a direct fire and support element.

The ALPAR also excels in a variety of autonomous missions, such as patrolling, border surveillance, transporting mini-UGVs under the "marsupial" concept, and drone transport. It plays a crucial role in target detection and logistical support, notably as a loitering munitions carrier, autonomous supply vehicle, in counter-drone (C-UAS) missions, and electronic warfare (EW) missions.

It offers 360° situational awareness, can be controlled up to 5 km via a MIMO radio (in line of sight and beyond line of sight) with AES128/256 encryption, and has advanced satellite connectivity for beyond line of sight (BLOS) operations. In the absence of a GNSS signal, the ALPAR can determine its route, navigate by waypoints, and perform patrol missions. Its platooning and "follow-me" functions are ideal for convoy missions. It is also capable of communicating with other unmanned assets, such as UAVs and USVs, and features a return-to-base function, 2D and 3D LIDAR mapping, obstacle detection, and rerouting, as well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The ALPAR embodies Otokar's vision for the future of autonomous combat vehicles, offering a robust and flexible solution to the contemporary challenges of the battlefield. Its presentation at Eurosatory marked a turning point in the integration of autonomous and remotely controlled technologies into modern military operations.