Turkey's largest armored vehicle export contract has reached a new milestone as COBRA II vehicles manufactured at Otokar's Mediaş facility in Romania are delivered to Romanian Armed Forces. The 1,059-unit agreement represents a significant achievement in Turkish defense industry exports.

Turkish armored vehicle manufacturer OTOKAR delivered the first 12 COBRA II tactical wheeled armored vehicles produced at its Mediaș facility to the Romanian Army. According to the agreement, 204 additional vehicles will be delivered in 2026.

Turkish defense industry leader OTOKAR has deployed its 6×6 ARMA and 4×4 COBRA II armored vehicles for evaluation at Malaysia Armed Forces' test facility. Under a strategic partnership agreement signed in April 2026, the vehicles are being prepared for inclusion in Malaysia's modernization program.

Otokar, part of the Koç Group, unveiled the first locally manufactured COBRA II armored vehicle in Romania at the BSDA 2026 defense industry exhibition. The first Turkish armored vehicle produced within EU borders marks the beginning of a 1,059-vehicle contract.

Otokar unveiled the first COBRA II armored vehicle produced in Romania at BSDA 2026, strengthening its defence industry presence in Europe.

The first batch of Cobra II 4x4 armored vehicles produced by Otokar for Romania has entered service, marking a new phase in the major 1,059-vehicle procurement program.

Otokar has entered a new phase in its 1,059-unit COBRA II delivery program to Romania, launching local production preparations with a NATO-standard facility in Mediaș.

Otokar stated that local delays in Romania within the COBRA II armored vehicle project will not affect the overall schedule or strategic objectives of Türkiye’s largest single land vehicle export contract.