IDEF 2019: Nurol Makina showcases new developments

Nurol Makina has presented the first production standard NMS vehicle and announced two new designs based on existing ones at the 14th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2019) being held in Istanbul between 30 April and 3 May.

The Ejder Yalcin ambulance was developed based on operational experience gained by one of the vehicle’s users. (Nurol Makina)

The company announced at the event that it will soon be commencing serial production of its NMS family of wheeled armoured vehicles after completion of qualification trials.

Emre Akin, Nurol’s strategic planning and market development director, told Jane’s that an additional order for the NMS 4×4 was expected to follow very shortly after IDEF.

The company has also developed a new ambulance version of its Ejder Yalçin wheeled protected mobility platform, which was due to be presented for the first time but began user trials at the last minute.

The final development announced by Nurol at the event was a revised design for the company’s Ejder Kunter ambulance, development of which is based on customer feedback.

Akin explained that the internal design of the Kunter has been revised, along with changes to the vehicle hull, to meet new user requirements as part of contract negotiations.

He added that Nurol Makina has many confirmed contracts for hundreds of vehicles from both the NMS and Ejder Yalçin families.

“We prefer to mature and develop our current designs to meet different user requirements, and ensure that we can meet our production obligations,” Akin said when asked about any future vehicle developments.

He went on to say the number of configurations the company has developed from its current range of families was evidence of Nurol’s ability to adapt to customer requirements.