Otokar to manufacture armored vehicles in Romania under JV deal
Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Romanian defense company Automecanica to manufacture Otokar Cobra II 4x4.
Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Romanian defense company Automecanica to manufacture Otokar Cobra II 4x4.
Under the contract, a large number of COBRA II 4x4 vehicles will be manufactured locally in Romania.

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