The United Nations Conventional Arms Register (UNROCA) 2023 report has been published. According to the report, Turkey delivered a total of 2023 armored vehicles to 11 different countries throughout 501. The report also included detailed data on Türkiye's armored vehicle exports to Asia, Africa and Europe, as well as deliveries of these vehicles. However, not much information was shared about the models of the vehicles.
Distribution of Armored Vehicle Exports in 2023
Türkiye's armored vehicle deliveries in 2023 were as follows:
- Azerbaijan: 10
- Bangladesh: 11
- Chad: 30
- Ivory Coast: 36
- Ecuador: 35
- Kazakhistan: 68
- Morocco: 20
- Saudi Arabia: 66
- Tunisia: 42
- UAE (United Arab Emirates): 180
- Montenegro: 3
These deliveries show that Türkiye has a strong defense industry infrastructure and is following a highly competitive export strategy in terms of armored vehicles. However, the fact that this year ended with a total of 501 units also reveals a decrease of approximately 2022% compared to 8. In 2022, Türkiye delivered 549 armored vehicles.
Differences in 2022 and 2023
The number of armored vehicles delivered by Türkiye in 2022 increased significantly compared to 2021. While 2021 vehicles were delivered in 339, this figure increased to 2022 in 549, achieving a 63% increase. However, it was observed that this increase decreased slightly in 2023. Although deliveries made in 2023 were an indicator of sustainable growth in Türkiye's armored vehicle exports, there were some contractions due to external factors such as market conditions and global economic factors.
Armored Vehicle Models and Export Trends
Among the companies that have a significant share in Türkiye's armored vehicle exports OTOKAR, Nurol Machinery, and BMC There are Turkish defense industry companies such as COBRA II, TULPAR, YORUK, and DRAGON YALÇIN Vehicles such as these have joined the inventory of many countries. These vehicles generally stand out as light armored vehicles, 4×4 and 6×6 type vehicles. In addition, Rabdan The export of high-capacity vehicles such as the .450 to the United Arab Emirates shows the diversity of Türkiye's armored vehicle exports.
Armored Vehicle Models by Country
- Azerbaijan: OTOKAR production COBRA II armored vehicles
- Bangladesh: COBRA I and II tools, TULPAR light tank
- Chad: YORUK 4×4, DRAGON YALÇIN
- Ivory Coast: COBRA II, Nurol Ilgaz, LT-79, WZ-551
- Ecuador: COBRA II 4×4
- Kazakhistan: COBRA II, ARMA, TULPAR
- Saudi Arabia: COBRA II
- Tunisia: DRAGON 6×6
- UAE: God 8×8
This diversity demonstrates Türkiye's extensive capacity in defense industry production and the variety of vehicle models preferred in different geographies around the world.
Economic and Strategic Importance of Armored Vehicle Exports
Armored vehicle exports not only increase global demand for Türkiye's defense industry, but also stand out as a factor that strengthens Türkiye's strategic alliance relations. Azerbaijan, Bangladeş ve BAE These deliveries, made with countries such as Turkey, are among the important steps that strengthen Türkiye's diplomatic relations as well as defense industry cooperation. These deliveries also contribute to Türkiye's regional and global security policies.
According to 2023 data, although Turkey has gained an important place in armored vehicle exports, global economic factors and international security dynamics can cause fluctuations in export figures. However, strategic steps such as increasing Türkiye's defense industry capacity, technology transfers and opening up new markets may enable more armored vehicle exports in the future. Türkiye is expected to continue investing in innovative vehicle models in the defense industry, especially in order to increase its influence in Asian, African and Middle Eastern markets.
As a result, Türkiye's armored vehicle exports as of 2023 once again revealed its strength in the defense industry.
