Otokar presented its 4X4 solution Cobra II first time in 2014 at Kuala Lumpur DSA expo. Since then, the company has presented Arma 6x6 and Cobra II 4x4. The company brought its solutions to the recent expo DSA 2022 too. The vehicles are taken to the test range for further evaluation. On the other hand, FNSS has teamed with local company DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies (Deftech) to promote 4×4 and 6×6 Pars. The country received 460 units built by the German company Hernschel Wehrtechnik GmbH in late 1981. The vehicles have been deployed in Lebanon since 2006 with the first peacekeeping contingent of the Malaysian army. Malaysia has 186 Sibmas and 316 Condor in the inventory.
The modular and protected hull design of ARMA 6x6 provides a multipurpose platform that integrates various types of mission equipment and/or weapon systems that meet the needs of modern armies. The independent suspension system is enhanced with a built-in Central Tyres Inflation System (CTIS), Run Flat Tires, and Anti-locking Brake System (ABS). Such systems improve ground mobility and ride comfort even over the roughest terrain. The vehicle’s mobility is further enhanced with longitudinal and transverse differential locks and the high power to weight ratio coupled with high ground clearance and approach/departure angles.
ARMA can be adjusted according to mission configurations such as Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Armored Personnel Carrier, Command Post, Ambulance, CBRN Reconnaissance, Driver Training, and Reconnaissance.
COBRA II 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle is a modular platform. COBRA II provides ballistic and mine protection, increased payload capacity and internal volume. The vehicle comes with protection against ballistic, mine and IED threats. COBRA II is optionally available with an amphibious version.
FNSS, on the other hand, has provided 8X8 AV-8 AENBCRV to the Malaysian army. The company exhibited the PARS 4x4 Anti-Tank Vehicle with ARC-T Remote Controlled Anti-Tank Turret and PARS III 6x6 with 12.7 mm SANCAK Remote Controlled Turret at DSA 2022. The PARS III 6x6 combat weight is 25,000 kg and is powered by a diesel engine.
The PARS 4x4 has a 25 hp/ton power-to-weight ratio, a low silhouette and amphibious capabilities.
Korean, Canadian and Indonesian armoured
vehicle makers are also entering the competition.