Bosnia and Herzegovina ; Army buys Turkish Kirpi II MRAP

Bosnia and Herzegovina has revealed it will receive Kirpi II Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from Turkey in March next year.

The project is part of the Balkan state’s ongoing effort to bolster the armed forces’ capability and modernize its equipment, a strategy aligning with a 2021 governmental support cooperation between Sarajevo and Ankara.

Manufacturing of the 4×4 systems is being conducted by İzmir-based automobile company BMC.

The expected supply date was announced during a meeting between Bosnia and Herzegovina  Defense Minister Zukan Helez, Turkish Military Attaché Brig. Murat Ku, and the BMC delegation.

During the event, Helez said that the procurement of the MRAP vehicles from BMC is a “confirmation of friendly relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Turkey.”

The minister highlighted the commitment of the Turkish industry partner to collaborate with the Balkan country’s local companies in future servicing and maintenance efforts to support the incoming fleet.