Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced that new vehicles have been delivered to the Turkish Land Forces Command as part of ongoing procurement programs.
In its weekly briefing on September 11, the Ministry stated:
"Our efforts continue to further enhance the strength and effectiveness of the Turkish Armed Forces with strategic and technological products developed domestically and nationally across all fields of our defense industry. Within this scope, in the past week, various sensor reconnaissance, radar, and command vehicles, along with Dragoneye-2 thermal cameras, have successfully completed inspection and acceptance procedures and were incorporated into the inventory."The deliveries were carried out under the Special Purpose Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle Project. The contract was signed in 2021 between Turkish Secretariat of Defense Industries and FNSS, covering 30 units of 6x6 Command Vehicles, 45 units of 8x8 Sensor Reconnaissance Vehicles, and 15 units of 6x6 Radar Vehicles for the Land Forces Command.
Among the platforms delivered are the PARS SCOUT 6x6 and 8x8 tactical wheeled armored vehicles, developed for reconnaissance and internal security operations. These vehicles are designed to provide high situational awareness and mobility in a wide range of terrain conditions.
The PARS SCOUT 8x8 reaches a maximum speed of 100 km/h and has a power-to-weight ratio of 20 hp per ton. It is capable of negotiating 60% gradients, 30% side slopes, climbing obstacles up to 0.7 meters, and crossing trenches 2 meters wide. Its central tire inflation system allows adaptation to different terrains, while its hydro-pneumatic suspension and all-wheel steering enhance maneuverability.
With an operational range exceeding 700–800 km, protected fuel tanks, and run-flat tires, the vehicle is built for sustained mobility. Its mine-protected hull and modular armor system provide protection against varying threat levels. Large ballistic glass panels at the front, together with day and night cameras, offer a wide field of view for the crew.
FNSS has integrated domestically developed subsystems into the vehicles, including gearboxes and suspension systems. The modular design also facilitates maintenance and rapid replacement of components. The vehicles can be integrated with manned or remote-controlled weapon stations and missile systems according to operational needs.
