Otokar Secures €857 Million Deal for COBRA II Armored Vehicles with Romanian Defense Ministry
International land systems producer OTOKAR, in collaboration with ROMTEHNICA, representing the Ministry of National Defense, has formalized a multiannual contract valued at 4.26 billion Romanian lei (approximately EUR-857 Million) to deliver 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 armored vehicles to the Romanian Ministry of Defense. A significant portion of the COBRA II 4×4 units will be constructed domestically in Romania.
On November 27, 2024, Otokar finalized the contract whereby Romania’s Ministry of National Defense designated the firm to supply 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 lightweight tactical armored vehicles, with a financial value approximating 857 million euro (excluding VAT).
As part of the agreement, the initial batch of 278 COBRA II 4×4 tactical light armored units will be produced in Türkiye, while the remainder will be fabricated in Romania. The delivery process is scheduled to commence in the last quarter of 2025 and will occur over a span of five years in several phases. The tender also encompasses integrated logistics support services alongside the 1,059 4×4 Light Armored Tactical Vehicles.
On March 20, 2024, Otokar presented its proposal for the acquisition of 4×4 Light Armored Tactical Vehicles initiated by C.N. Romtehnica S.A., acting on behalf of the Ministry of National Defense. Following the successful execution of the technical assessment, field trials, and financial evaluation stages, Otokar was notified on October 4, 2024, that it had emerged as the winning bidder for the tender.
COBRA II IS ACTIVELY DEPLOYED IN 13 NATIONS
The COBRA II 4×4 tactical armored vehicle, manufactured by Otokar, is currently utilized by over 20 operators across 13 nations.
With nearly 40 years of expertise and innovation in the defense industry, Otokar has developed the COBRA II as a modular platform adaptable to various operational necessities. Introduced in 2013, COBRA II has been designed and produced in over 30 distinct configurations tailored to the specifications and demands of its operators. The COBRA II offered for this tender will be outfitted to meet the technical and tactical standards set by the Romanian Ministry of Defense.
Beyond its exceptional mobility, the COBRA II ensures substantial protection against ballistic threats, mines, and IEDs. Featuring an impressive power-to-weight ratio, the COBRA II delivers outstanding performance. This vehicle is also compatible with a diverse array of weapon and mission equipment integrations.
