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What does BMC build?

Last updated: October 2026

BMC of Türkiye builds the Kirpi mine-resistant armored vehicle — exported across Africa and the Middle East — plus the Amazon and Vuran tactical vehicles. Türkiye’s largest commercial and military vehicle maker, its defense exports reached $255M in 2023 (Defense News), and it leads the long-running Altay tank program.

At a glance

Company	BMC
Country	Türkiye
Headquarters	Türkiye

Flagship systems

Kirpi mine-resistant vehicle
Amazon tactical vehicle
Vuran tactical vehicle
Altay main battle tank (lead contractor)

Notable customers

Turkish Armed Forces
Export customers in Africa and the Middle East

Sources2 sources

Defense News; Company public reporting

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What does BMC build?

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