12.03.2025 09:10
The ARMA 6x6 and NMS (YÖRÜK) 4x4 wheeled armored vehicles developed by the Turkish defense industry have strengthened the Estonian Defense Forces with a fast delivery schedule. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur thanked everyone who contributed to the delivery of the vehicles and stated that they are satisfied with the performance of the vehicles.
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A promotional event was held at the Nursipalu Training Area for the Otokar ARMA 6x6 and Nurol Makina NMS 4x4, which won the tender for the wheeled armored vehicles needed by the Estonian Defense Forces and for which deliveries have begun. The ARMA 6x6 vehicles were purchased for the 2nd Infantry Brigade, which previously did not have wheeled armored vehicles. The number of vehicles in this class used by smaller teams in the 1st and 2nd Infantry Brigades will be increased with the NMS 4x4, providing capabilities to internal security units.
"THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLES IS GOOD"
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur thanked everyone who contributed to the vehicle deliveries in his speech at the event. Emphasizing that the rapid realization of this delivery is a significant achievement, Pevkur stated: "I hope that the manufacturers will keep their promise and deliver all remaining vehicles within the year. This way, we can start training and exercises. According to initial feedback, the vehicles are performing quite well. During the upcoming intensive training period, we hope to receive the best feedback from these vehicles and provide useful feedback to the manufacturers to further improve the vehicles."
"WE MUST BE STRONG"
We are aware that we are going through difficult times. We have no time to lose. We must do everything we can to equip our army with the best equipment and reach the highest level of capacity. We must be strong. We need to send a clear message: We are ready to do whatever it takes to defend our country and our people."
Pevkur expressed his hope for the best continuation of collaborations and emphasized that vehicle manufacturers would also be pleased with their work with Estonian companies. At the event, representatives from the institutions that will use the vehicles and the manufacturers shared their evaluations regarding the project's current stage.
"INCREASING OUR SUCCESSES STRENGTHENS THE TURKISH DEFENSE INDUSTRY"
Sedef Vehbi, Deputy General Manager of Otokar Military Vehicles, stated that they signed a contract in October 2023 tailored to Estonia's needs and maintained close communication with the customer thereafter. Emphasizing that they completed some of the processes within the contract on time and some ahead of schedule, Vehbi said, "Both the customer and the ministry are very pleased with this process with Otokar. We are also very proud to have met their needs in the most efficient way and on time." He provided information that deliveries are ongoing, stating, "We are progressing ahead of the delivery schedule. Their needs are currently our biggest target. We are continuing in this direction."
"WE WILL INCREASE OUR INFLUENCE IN EUROPE"
Emre Akın, Director of Strategic Planning and Market Development at Nurol Makina, stated that they are proud to contribute to the defense power of Estonia, a NATO ally of Turkey. Reminding that they made a contract for the use of YÖRÜK vehicles in the Estonian Ministries of Defense and Interior about 1.5 years ago, Akın noted that they have customized the vehicles intensively to meet Estonian needs, made significant changes, started deliveries, and are nearing completion.
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