Kirpi/Kirpi-II

The Kirpi is a Turkish-made mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle designed for personnel transport in high-threat environments. It offers significant protection against mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and ballistic attacks.

Developed by BMC in the late 2000s, the Kirpi was designed to meet the Turkish Land Forces' urgent operational requirement for a vehicle capable of surviving heavy mine and IED attacks during counter-insurgency operations. Following design adjustments and manufacturing delays, the vehicle officially entered service with the Turkish military in 2014. It has since seen extensive combat deployment in Turkish cross-border operations in Syria, as well as in Libya and Ukraine, where it has been praised for its crew-saving capabilities. Today, the upgraded Kirpi-II, featuring independent suspension and enhanced armor, remains in active production and serves as a primary armored transport for several nations.