Otokar, the largest privately owned company of Turkish defence industry, will participate in HEMUS 2018 with its ARMA 8×8 armoured fighting vehicle.

Otokar, a Koç Group company, with products used in more than 30 countries across the world, attends at HEMUS Exhibition set to take place between 30 May and 3 June in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. During the five-day exhibition Otokar will promote ARMA 8×8 armored fighting vehicle at its stand.

Emphasising Otokar’s outstanding success in international markets, General Manager Serdar Görgüç said: “Our strength in the defence industry is driven by our experience, engineering and R&D capabilities, and successful use of technology. Today, over 30,000 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 as a registered NATO and United Nations supplier is ready to meet Bulgarian Armed Forces’ needs with its wide product range. Apart from the our displayed ARMA 8×8 we are well aware the further potential in the country for our 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. With the advantage of having such a wide product range, we also desire to contribute to Bulgarian economy through creating added value in the country.”

ARMA: MODULAR 8×8 ARMOURED VEHICLES

Otokar presents ARMA 8×8 in HEMUS; the modular multi-wheeled vehicle with superior tactical and technical features. Thanks to its superior mobility, high mine and ballistic protection, medium and high-calibre weapon system integration options; ARMA is capable to serve modern armies in the real battlefield, peacekeeping and human-relief operations in most difficult terrain and climatic conditions.

ARMA 8×8; is available in various types of configurations such as Personnel Carrier, Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Fire Support Vehicle, Mortar Carrier, Short and Medium Range Air Defence, Mobile Gun Carrier, Command and Control Vehicle with optional amphibious capability. ARMA is suitable for integration of various weapon systems from light machine gun weapon stations up to 25mm-30mm medium-calibre cannon and a 105mm cannon.