Türkiye’s FNSS, in close collaboration with Belgium’s John Cockerill Defense (JCD), is set to unveil the KAPLAN Medium Tank for the first time in Brazil during the LAAD International Defense and Security Fair, scheduled from April 1 to 4, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro. This landmark event marks a significant step in the Türkiye-Belgium defense partnership, as the KAPLAN MT, a jointly developed medium tank, will be introduced to the South American market. The unveiling aims to showcase the vehicle’s modern battlefield capabilities to military delegations and defense stakeholders from across the continent and beyond. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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The KAPLAN MT medium tank, developed jointly by Türkiye’s FNSS and Belgium’s John Cockerill Defense, maneuvers across rugged terrain during field trials—demonstrating its superior mobility, low-profile design, and formidable firepower delivered by the Cockerill 3105 105mm turret. (Picture source: FNSS)
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