On November 27, 2024, Otokar signed the agreement through which Romania’s Ministry of National Defense awarded the company the supply of the 1,059 COBRA II 4x4 light tactical armored vehicles at a value equivalent to approximately 857 million euro (excluding VAT).
Within the scope of the contract, the first 278 COBRA II 4x4 tactical light armored vehicles will be manufactured in Türkiye while the rest will be manufactured in Romania. The deliveries are planned to be initiated in the last quarter of 2025 and be completed in batches over 5 years. The tender also includes some integrated logistics support services in addition to 1,059 4x4 Light Armored Tactical Wheeled Vehicles.
On March 20, 2024 Otokar had submitted its bid for the tender for the purchase of 4x4 Light Armored Tactical Vehicles initiated by C.N. Romtehnica S.A., as a representative of the Ministry of National Defense. Following the successful completion of the technical evaluation, field tests and financial evaluation phases, on October 4, 2024 Otokar was informed that it had been declared as the winner of the tender.
The COBRA II 4x4 tactical armored vehicle, produced by Otokar, is actively used by more than 20 users in 13 countries.
With Otokar’s nearly 40 years of defense industry experience and capabilities, COBRA II is designed as a modular platform which can be developed for different mission requirements. Added to the Otokar product range in 2013, COBRA II has been designed and produced in more than 30 different versions In line with the requirements and needs of its users. COBRA II, which was offered to the tender will be equipped according to the technical and tactical requirements of Romanian MoD.
In addition to its superior mobility, COBRA II provides high protection against ballistic, mine, and IED threats. With high power to weight ratio COBRA II delivers high performance. COBRA II is suitable for the integration of wide range of weapon and mission equipment options.
