Page 46 - World Of Nurol Magazine 35

APRIL 2024 35. ISSUE

DEFENSE INDUSTRY NEWS

PARS SCOUT 8X8 SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE: THE ONLY SELECTED
8X8 WHEELED ARMOURED VEHICLE BY THE TURKISH ARMED FORCES

Visitors to the FNSS stand will have the opportunity to see vehicle family to enter the inventory of the Turkish Armed
the 8x8 member of the PARS SCOUT family, which will be Forces, production is still is ongoing in line with program
exhibited for the first time at IDEF with a 25mm Remote- schedule. The PARS SCOUT features a two-person driver
Controlled Turret. Developed within the scope of Special compartment at the front, protected by ballistic glass
Purpose Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicles project and provides a wide horizontal field of view, high driving
signed with the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) in safety, situational awareness and comfort. Cameras
line with the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces, the PARS positioned at the front and rear of the vehicle provide
SCOUT 8x8 stands out as a vehicle specially designed for superior visibility for the driver and commander under
reconnaissance and internal security operations, offering day and night conditions. The PARS SCOUT not only
tactical advantages to its users with its high situational meets the protection level of mine-protected vehicles
awareness. produced for personnel transportation purposes but also
demonstrates its distinctiveness by incorporating the
The vehicle excels in high mobility in all terrain
expected mobility of a modern armoured combat vehicle.
conditions, superior ballistic and mine protection, and
The modular connection of the vehicle subsystems to
integrates modern technologies. FNSS will deliver 6x6
its mine-resistant hull ensures ease of maintenance
and 8x8 vehicles in five different variants to the Turkish
and quick replacement, which makes it superior to its
Land Forces and the Gendarmerie through the domestic
predecessors.
development model. As the first 8x8 wheeled armoured

SHADOW RIDER: TÜRKİYE'S FIRST AND ONE OF THE KEY HEAVY
UGVS IN THE WORLD

The utilization of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) Forces and allied military forces. With its extensive
is becoming increasingly common in the modern product range, FNSS has established its position among
battlefield, where unconventional threats are inevitable. the world's leading land systems companies. Now ready
Unmanned systems have become the focus of modern to meet with members of allied armed forces, industry
armies with their superior capabilities that let them professionals and stakeholders during IDEF 2023
to take part in high and low intensity operations and Exhibition.
hazardous environments, thereby their role has become
increasingly indispensable. As a result of FNSS's initiatives
in this direction, the "SHADOW RIDER" concept, based
on the M113 platform, has evolved into a family of
autonomous unmanned ground vehicles that will serve
in all kinds of missions, especially fire support. FNSS'
concept is presented as a viable and adaptable solution
that provides autonomous capability to a conventional
land platform with a kit that can be integrated into any
armoured ground vehicle. SHADOW RIDER has marked
its position as Türkiye’s first and one of the key heavy
UGVs in the world with TRL-6-7.
FNSS brings to life unique solutions designed to meet
the current combat requirements for the Turkish Armed

46