BOZKURT: Elektroland’s 6×6 Wheeled UGV — Specs, Turkish Service and Exports Explained
Elektroland Defence’s BOZKURT, a 6×6 wheeled unmanned ground vehicle designed for the Turkish Land Forces Command and the Turkish National Police, is required to right itself after a rollover and keep driving when upside down. According to project data released by the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) in September 2026, the Phase I vehicle is in field trials, the more autonomous Phase II platform is in production, and work on a further three vehicles has begun under Phase III.
| Builder | Elektroland Defence; software by MilSOFT |
| Users | Turkish Land Forces Command, General Directorate of Security (police) |
| Program | SSB 6×6 Wheeled UGV Development Project |
| Status | Phase I in trials, Phase II in production, Phase III (3 more vehicles) started |
| Weight | 4,300 kg |
| Program start | Contract July 2023 (IDEF 2023); kick-off January 2024 |
What Is BOZKURT?
SSB’s requirement calls for a remotely operated 6×6 with outstanding cross-country mobility, able to perform reconnaissance, surveillance and logistics tasks and to carry out basic autonomous missions. Adjustable ground clearance, self-righting and the ability to continue moving when inverted are written into the specification.
BOZKURT, Turkish for grey wolf, draws on Elektroland’s earlier 3-tonne BOĞAÇ 6×6 casualty evacuation vehicle and the tracked HANÇER. Six-wheel drive, independent suspension and a shiftable centre of gravity keep it stable on broken ground. The manufacturer also lists fire support among potential missions, and the inclusion of the national police as a user points to border and internal security roles as well.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 6×6 wheeled, independent suspension |
| Weight | 4,300 kg (SSB) |
| Communications | RF, tethered cable, GSM/LTE (SSB) |
| Datalink range | 4,500 m (SSB) |
| Mission endurance | 6 hours (SSB) |
| Surveillance endurance | 8 hours (SSB) |
| Equipment | Cargo basket, mast-mounted surveillance system |
| Mobility features | Adjustable ride height, self-righting, drives when inverted |
| Autonomy (Phase II) | Return-home, patrol, UGV/convoy following |
At 4,300 kg BOZKURT is one of the heaviest Turkish UGVs in development. The Phase II autonomy package should allow one operator to supervise several vehicles on patrol or convoy duty.
Who Builds It and Program History
The development contract was signed at IDEF 2023 in July 2023 in the presence of SSB President Haluk Görgün, with Elektroland as prime and MilSOFT supporting software. The kick-off meeting took place at Elektroland’s Gölbaşı facility on 16 January 2024, attended by representatives of the Ministry of National Defence, Land Forces, police and SSB, and the vehicle was named BOZKURT. Remotely operated Phase I prototypes went to trials first; Phase II adds configurations and autonomy, and Phase III has now opened with three additional vehicles.
Turkish Service and Deliveries
BOZKURT has not yet entered service. Phase I field trials and fault tracking continue with the users, and no series production decision has been announced.
Exports
There is no publicly announced export contract. Elektroland showed the vehicle in Romania in May 2026, signalling interest in European markets, and says it exports to more than 15 countries across its portfolio.
Trade Show Appearances
BOZKURT made its public debut at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul (22-27 July 2025), two years after its contract was signed at the same show. It then appeared at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest on 13-15 May 2026. We found no verified record of it at Eurosatory, DSEI or IDEX.
Local Content and Key Subsystems
No official local-content figure has been published. The vehicle is designed and built in Türkiye by Elektroland, with MilSOFT contributing to software; the mast surveillance system, communications suite and autonomy software are the key subsystems.
Global Counterparts
Comparable platforms include Elbit Systems’ ROOK 6×6 from Israel, HDT Global’s Hunter WOLF in the United States and Rheinmetall’s Mission Master family. BOZKURT stands out for having self-righting and inverted-driving requirements specified by the customer from the outset, and for serving both military and police users.
It is one of several Turkish programmes tracked by SSB: Elektroland’s HANÇER has qualified its first five production vehicles, and Esetron’s TARIK kamikaze UGV received approval for 200 units in May 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who builds BOZKURT?
Elektroland Defence is prime contractor, with MilSOFT supporting software.
Is it an SSB program?
Yes, the 6×6 Wheeled UGV Development Project, contracted at IDEF 2023.
Is BOZKURT in service?
Not yet. Phase I is in trials, Phase II is in production and three more vehicles are planned under Phase III.
Where was it first shown?
At IDEF 2025 in Istanbul in July 2025.
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Featured photo: Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB)
Sources
- SSB Land Vehicles Department project information note, September 2026
- https://turdef.com/article/ssb-initiates-6-x6-wheeled-ugv-project
- https://www.savunmasanayi.org/o-t-ikanin-adi-bozkurt/
- https://www.savunmasanayi.org/turkiyenin-ilk-bomba-imha-robotu-ureticisi-elektroland-defenceten-idef-2025te-bozkurt-surprizi/
- https://milmag.pl/en/bsda-2026-elektroland-defence-showcases-medium-2-and-bozkurt-robots/
- https://www.elektrolanddefence.com/about.html
