New Czech-Turkish Armored Vehicle Brings MBT Firepower to a Lighter Frame

A new armored platform from a Czech firm and a Turkey-based company is packing the punch of a main battle tank inside a smaller, more mobile frame.

Displayed at the IDEB 2026 defense exhibition, the Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and FNSS’ CFL-120 Karpat is armed with a 120mm main gun compatible with NATO-standard ammunition.

Secondary armament includes a twin 7.62mm machine gun mounted on a remote weapon station, with the option to swap in a 12.7mm heavy machine gun or a 40mm automatic grenade launcher depending on mission requirements.

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