The Turkish defence industry company Otokar delivered the first batch of "Cobra-II" multipurpose armoured vehicles to the city of Mediaș in Romania via the Black Sea. The vehicles were made available for use by the Romanian Armed Forces.
In March 2024, Otokar secured the tender for supplying wheeled tactical armoured vehicles issued by the defence industry company owned by the Romanian State. In November of that year, the parties entered into a long-term supply agreement for 1,059 Cobra-II vehicles, which included logistical support and technical services, amounting to a total of 960 million USD. This agreement represents a symbolic initiative in the export of Turkish defence products to Europe and serves as a significant marker in the process of selling products to NATO countries.
According to the agreement, the initial 278 vehicles will be manufactured in Türkiye, with the remaining vehicles to be assembled locally in Romania. Deliveries will be made in multiple batches throughout a 5-year plan. The provided vehicles encompass a total of 9 distinct versions, including a basic model, designed to address the diverse tactical requirements of the Romanian army.
By 2025, Otokar's "Cobra" series of armoured vehicles is in active service across over 13 countries, with thousands of vehicles delivered overall. The countries include the following:
Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Tunisia, Chad, Mauritania, Burkina Faso
Asia: Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh Dhaka Police, Türkiye
Middle East: Saudi Arabia
Europe: Romania
Latin America: Ecuador
Eastern Europe: Ukraine