Turkiye Sets Standard With Its Innovative Defense Industry
Date
7/4/2024 12:18:02 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By News Centre
Estonia, which has ordered 100 YÖRÜK 4X4 vehicles and expects
delivery within a year, has become the 6th country and the 3rd NATO
member to choose this vehicle. Estonian President Alar Karis
praised Turkiye's extensive experience in modern warfare,
highlighting its direct impact on the development of armored
vehicles and military equipment. He emphasized Turkiye's role as a
pioneer and exemplary model in the defense industry, stating:
"Turkiye is a role model with its innovative and skilled defense
industry."
President Karis visited Nurol Makina, one of Turkiye's leading
manufacturers of armored vehicles, accompanied by his delegation.
They were welcomed by Presidential Defense Industry Vice President
Mustafa Murat Şeker, Nurol Holding Deputy Chairman of the Board
Oğuz Çarmıklı, Nurol Holding Board Member Gürol Çarmıklı, and Nurol
Makina General Manager Engin Aykol. The visit included a tour of
the facilities and an inspection of the YÖRÜK 4X4 vehicles tailored
for Estonia.
President Karis expressed confidence in Nurol Makina's ability
to meet global defense needs with high-quality products and
efficient delivery times, crucial amid escalating geopolitical
tensions in the region.
Engin Aykol, General Manager of Nurol Makina, affirmed their
pride in hosting the Estonian delegation. He emphasized Nurol
Makina's global presence, supplying over 1700 vehicles to more than
20 countries, including NATO members, due to their exceptional
performance and cost-effectiveness.
The contract between Nurol Makina and the Estonian Center for
Defense Investments (ECDI), signed on October 18, 2023, marks the
first export of the YÖRÜK 4X4 Extended Wheelbase (NMS 4X4 EWB)
configuration to Estonia. This version offers enhanced space and
versatility to accommodate various operational needs, maintaining
advanced armored protection.
Nurol Makina is set to deliver the YÖRÜK 4X4 vehicles within a
year, tailored to the specific requirements of the Estonian armed
forces, equipped with mission-specific gear from Estonia's defense
inventory.
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