Romania: Romania receives first armoured vehicles contracted with Turkish (…)

January 19, 2026

Romania receives first armoured vehicles contracted with Turkish Otokar
Jan 19, 2026

Romania receives first armoured vehicles contracted with Turkish Otokar.

The first Cobra II 4×4 armoured vehicles have been delivered to the Romanian Land Forces, the army announced in a Facebook post. However, the Romanian side reportedly seeks to enforce compensations worth EUR 40 million for the delayed delivery. "Cobra II has joined the Romanian Land Forces (…)

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