PARS ALPHA: Türkiye’s newest fifth-generation armoured vehicle enters service PHOTO/VIDEO

Türkiye’s Armed Forces are set to receive the fifth-generation PARS ALPHA armoured personnel carrier (APC), developed by FNSS, marking a major milestone in the country’s defence modernization efforts.

According to SavunmaSanayiST.com's message on X, FNSS has signed an agreement with Türkiye’s Defence Industry Agency (SSB) to develop and produce next-generation armoured vehicles tailored to the operational needs of the Turkish Land Forces Command, Caliber.Az reports.

Beklenen Oldu!

Yeni Nesil Zırhlı Araçlar Projesi İmza Töreni, Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı’nda gerçekleştirildi.

FNSS ve BMC üretimi 8x8 ve 6x6 zırhlı araçlar, Türk Kara Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı envanterine girecek!

FNSS tarafından PARS ALPHA ve BMC tarafından ise ALTUĞ Araçları… pic.twitter.com/xMOh7QqbKE

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Under the first phase of the project, FNSS will supply the Land Forces Command with the PARS ALPHA 8x8 armoured personnel carrier, a mobile repair and maintenance vehicle, as well as a 6x6 variant equipped with four different combat equipment configurations. These vehicles are designed to significantly enhance the mobility, firepower, and survivability of Türkiye’s mechanized units in modern warfare scenarios.

The PARS ALPHA is a state-of-the-art combat vehicle developed using FNSS’s 35 years of engineering expertise and extensive operational feedback from military forces around the world. Built to withstand both symmetric and asymmetric threats, the vehicle is tailored for a variety of combat environments. Its design prioritizes high survivability, integrating advanced protective systems against mines, ballistic threats, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Additionally, the PARS ALPHA ensures continuous operational readiness with a low failure rate, making it a highly reliable asset in demanding battlefield conditions. The vehicle’s adaptability allows it to perform effectively in diverse terrains and extreme weather conditions, further increasing its strategic value for the Turkish Armed Forces.

FNSS has incorporated cutting-edge combat equipment, communication and information systems, high-powered weaponry, and life-support technologies into the PARS ALPHA, ensuring a comprehensive and modernized defence capability. These systems will be provided by domestic subcontractors, reinforcing Türkiye’s commitment to strengthening its Indigenous defence industry.

With a strong track record in supplying thousands of armoured combat vehicles to friendly and allied nations, FNSS continues to solidify its position as a key player in the global defence sector. The deployment of the PARS ALPHA will significantly enhance Türkiye’s military capabilities, equipping its armed forces with a new generation of highly advanced, battle-ready armoured vehicles.

By Tamilla Hasanova