MAV ZAHA

The MAV ZAHA (Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle) is an amphibious assault vehicle developed by FNSS for the Turkish Naval Forces. It is designed to transport marines from landing ships to shore, providing fire support and troop protection during amphibious operations.

The ZAHA project was initiated in 2017 under a contract between the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) and FNSS to fulfill the amphibious armored vehicle requirements of the Turkish Navy's flagship, the LHD TCG Anadolu. Following rigorous qualification tests, including self-righting and sea state capabilities, the first batch of vehicles was officially delivered to the Turkish Marine Amphibious Brigade in 2023. While it has not yet seen active combat, the vehicle is actively deployed in bilateral naval exercises and integrated into Turkey's rapid projection forces. Currently in active service, the ZAHA establishes Turkey as one of only two nations capable of producing a high-speed, self-righting amphibious assault vehicle of this class.