Turkish Defense Industry's New Light Armored Vehicle YETİŞEN in the Field: Transportable by Helicopter
YETİŞEN, the new light armored vehicle of the Turkish defense industry, has officially entered the inventory. Developed by Nurol Makina under the name NMS-L, the 4x4 armored vehicle features advanced capabilities.
Reaching a milestone in the defense industry, Turkey focuses on land vehicles alongside air defense systems. Most recently, "YETİŞEN", developed by Nural Makine, entered the inventory.
The light armored vehicle, designated NMS-L 4x4 by the manufacturer, was delivered to security forces in Turkey under the name "YETİŞEN". The armored vehicle, which inspires confidence with its appearance, was designed for missions requiring deployment speed and mobility in operational zones.
YETİŞEN delivered to security forces
The new armored vehicle was named after Infantry Commando Major Murat Kemal Yetişen, who fell martyr in the Operation Claw-Lock region on February 5, 2025. Manufacturer Nurol Makina previously named its 4x4 armored combat vehicle "EJDER YALÇIN" in memory of Hakkari Special Operations Branch Manager Yalçın Dizdaroğlu, who fell martyr on October 19, 2012.
YETİŞEN is not a vehicle seen or heard of for the first time. Developed with domestic resources, the vehicle was exhibited at the IDEF 2023 International Defence Industry Fair in 2023. Under the name YETİŞEN, it was showcased at the SAHA 2026 Fair held this year.
Technical Specifications of the YETİŞEN 4x4 Tactical Armored Vehicle
YETİŞEN forms the light segment of Nurol Makina's tactical wheeled armored vehicle family. The platform offers scalable ballistic protection levels complying with the NATO STANAG 4569 standard. Thanks to this modular structure, the protection level of the vehicle can be adjusted based on mission profile and field threat type.
The vehicle, which has a personnel capacity of five, features four side doors and one rear door to facilitate entry and exit. Featuring a fully independent suspension infrastructure, the platform is supported by run-flat tires and a central tire inflation system to maintain mobility in difficult terrain conditions.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Class | 4x4 Light Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle |
| Personnel Capacity | 5 personnel (4 side doors, 1 rear door) |
| Ballistic Protection Standard | NATO STANAG 4569 (Scalable) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -32 °C to +55 °C |
| Air Transportability | Can be carried underslung by CH-47 type helicopters |
| Running Gear and Tires | Fully independent suspension, central inflation, run-flat tires |
| Optional Equipment | Remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS), 360-degree situational awareness, night vision, fire suppression |
Helicopter Transportability and Mission Profile
The light structure of YETİŞEN allows the vehicle to be slung by CH-47 type heavy transport helicopters. This capability enables armored vehicles to be dispatched to operational points where road transport is unavailable or rapid deployment is required.
The armored platform has the climate control and durability infrastructure to operate in ambient temperatures between minus 32 and plus 55 degrees. Depending on user demands, the vehicle can be equipped with a configurable remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS), 360-degree environmental situational awareness camera, night vision driving support, and automatic fire suppression systems.
Electric Model and International Export Negotiations
Positioned as a light and agile alternative to heavy-class armored vehicles for reconnaissance, patrol, personnel transport, and weapon carrier missions in the field, Nurol Makina also developed a new generation electric configuration for the vehicle.
In addition to the inventory process for security forces in Turkey, official export negotiations for the platform are being conducted with foreign countries. Leveraging its previous 4x4 export experience, the manufacturer continues to offer the vehicle to markets requiring air-transportable and modular light armored vehicles.
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
