FNSS Redefines Turkish Armored Forces with Hybrid Technologies and Counter-Drone Solutions.

At the 2025 edition of the IDEF defense exhibition in Istanbul, Turkish company FNSS introduced a broad range of armored vehicles and weapon systems, reflecting the ongoing development of Türkiye’s defense industry. From hybrid innovations to counter-drone technologies and high-lethality remote-controlled turrets, FNSS outlined its positioning on the international defense market. In this exclusive interview for Army Recognition, Cem Altınışık, Corporate Communications Manager at FNSS, discusses the newly configured systems and the company’s strategic outlook. The full video interview is available below.
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The KAPLAN FSRV (Fire Support and Reconnaissance Vehicle) represents another strategic development in the FNSS portfolio. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

FNSS designs, manufactures, and delivers armored vehicles, turrets, and weapon systems developed entirely in Türkiye. The company offers a diverse portfolio of modular solutions adapted to various operational profiles, ranging from troop transport and reconnaissance to fire support and short-range air defense missions.

At the center of the FNSS exhibit, the PARS ALPHA 8x8 stands out as the technological reference for Türkiye’s new-generation armored vehicle program. Selected by the Turkish Land Forces, the vehicle features enhanced mobility, modernized systems, and a high level of mission adaptability. A 6x6 version is also planned, designed for vehicle recovery, escort duties, and support missions, underscoring the platform’s modularity.

The PARS SCOUT 6x6, shown in a reconnaissance configuration, now integrates ASELSAN’s IHTAR 100, a new-generation anti-drone system capable of detecting and neutralizing small unmanned aerial threats. In addition to this version, FNSS also presented the PARS SCOUT 8x8 in its CBRN configuration, offering chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat detection in accordance with NATO AEP-54 standards. This capability reflects the increasing need for specialized armored systems in complex operational environments.

The KAPLAN FSRV (Fire Support and Reconnaissance Vehicle) represents another strategic development in the FNSS portfolio. It is equipped with the TEBER-II 30/40 turret, designed in-house, and integrates a 30mm automatic cannon, coaxial and roof-mounted machine guns, and anti-tank guided missiles. This configuration provides mobile firepower for frontline units, especially in scenarios that require a rapid reaction force with precision strike capabilities in both symmetric and asymmetric conflicts.

One of the most notable systems presented at IDEF 2025 is the hybrid version of the KAPLAN tracked vehicle, configured for anti-drone missions in cooperation with Roketsan. This version integrates the ALKA DEWS (Directed Energy Weapon System), combining silent mobility, electrical power generation, and soft- and hard-kill capabilities using jamming and laser technology. The system is tailored to address the proliferation of drone threats on modern battlefields and demonstrates how FNSS is adapting its platforms to evolving operational requirements.

FNSS also introduced two additional configurations from its ÇAKA turret family. The ÇAKA 30/AT-O is mounted on the Marine Assault Vehicle and is equipped with a 30mm VENOM LR automatic cannon and long-range anti-tank missiles. The ÇAKA AT-K, a lighter and more compact variant, includes a 12.7mm machine gun and short-range anti-tank missiles, making it suitable for amphibious or coastal missions. Both turrets are designed for modular integration and offer increased lethality while maintaining compatibility with various land and naval platforms, particularly in congested or constrained environments.

Beyond hardware, FNSS is actively developing artificial intelligence solutions to support operational efficiency. Its new AI-based modules are integrated into select vehicles to assist with real-time data processing, system diagnostics, and decision-making support. These developments aim to automate certain operational functions and lay the groundwork for future applications such as image recognition and coordinated multi-vehicle maneuvers.

Through its participation at IDEF 2025, FNSS reaffirmed its role as a central player in Türkiye’s land defense industry, supplying systems to national forces while also targeting international partners. By combining hybrid propulsion technologies, advanced counter-drone capabilities, modular remote weapon stations, and AI-enhanced systems, the company positions itself to meet the operational challenges of evolving battlefields and expand its footprint in global defense markets. The full interview with Cem Altınışık is available below.