Türkiye’s leading land systems manufacturer FNSS, Spain-based defense companies TSD and Grupo Oesía, and Belgian armored vehicle and weapon systems expert John Cockerill Defense have signed an important collaboration for the supply of 6x6 armored vehicles to the Spanish army. The strategic partnership of the four companies aims to provide a military solution that will be supplied directly to the Spanish army (off-the-shelf), and this solution will also include integrated logistics support and lifecycle management.
Strong Collaboration from Four Giants: Wide Scope from Production to Technology
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between FNSS, TSD, Grupo Oesía and John Cockerill Defense foresees a comprehensive collaboration in critical areas such as armored vehicle production and assembly, armored vehicle design, optronic vehicle supply, manned turret assembly and integration. The coming together of these four companies, each with deep expertise in their own field, has the potential to offer a strong and versatile solution to the needs of the Spanish army.
FNSS: International Experience and Reliability in Land Systems
FNSS, Türkiye's leading land systems company, is an internationally recognized manufacturer of wheeled and tracked armored combat vehicles, unmanned land vehicles, innovative turret systems and environmentally friendly hybrid drive solutions. Having delivered thousands of armored vehicles to many different countries to date, FNSS's vast experience and proven reliability in this field constitute an important assurance for the Spanish army.
John Cockerill Defense: Specialist in Armoured Vehicles and Innovative Weapon Systems
Based in Belgium, John Cockerill Defense is a well-established company that focuses on armored vehicles and advanced weapon systems, developing innovative solutions for the defense industry. One of the company's prominent products, the 3030 model crewed turret, stands out with its ability to use 30 mm air burst ammunition, STANAG 4569 Level 4 ballistic protection level and 250 ready ammunition capacity. With more than 300 units currently actively used in the field, this turret system can make significant contributions to the firepower and survivability of the Spanish army.
TSD: Spanish Power in Military Vehicle Design and Production
Based in Spain, TSD is a company specializing in the unique design, development and implementation of military vehicles using modern manufacturing techniques. With over 25 years of experience in the defense sector, TSD has successfully delivered over 15.000 vehicles for both the Spanish military and international users. TSD’s local market knowledge and manufacturing capabilities will play a critical role in the partnership’s ability to deliver solutions tailored to the specific needs of the Spanish military.
Grupo Oesía: Multinational Expertise in Digital Transformation and Security Technologies
Grupo Oesía, a Spanish multinational company, has a wide range of expertise in digital and industrial engineering. The company's areas of activity include digital transformation processes, secure communication systems, smart imaging technologies, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigation systems and satellite communication technologies. Grupo Oesía's expertise in these advanced technological areas is of great importance in terms of equipping the armored vehicles to be procured in accordance with modern warfare requirements and being ready for future technological integrations.
This strong partnership aims to bring together the deep knowledge and technological capabilities of each company in their respective fields to provide a comprehensive, modern and sustainable solution to the Spanish army’s 6x6 armored vehicle needs. In the later stages of the cooperation, issues such as the selection of the vehicle platform, technical details and logistic support elements are expected to be clarified. This Memorandum of Understanding is considered an important development that clearly demonstrates the potential of cooperation between the Turkish, Spanish and Belgian defense industries and their ability to act together in international markets.
