HANÇER is a Medium Class Level 1 unmanned ground vehicle developed by Ankara-based Elektroland Defence, and it has entered series production for the Turkish Land Forces Command. Project data released by the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) in September 2026 shows that qualification of the first five production vehicles is complete and that an amendment for five more has been signed, bringing the total to ten.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Builder | Elektroland Defence |
| User | Turkish Land Forces Command |
| Program | SSB HANÇER Medium Class Level 1 UGV Series Production (H-OİKA1) |
| Status | First 5 qualified; amendment for 5 more signed (10 total) |
| Weight | 804 kg |
| Timeline | Development 2020; series production kick-off April 2025 |
What is the HANÇER?
HANÇER, Turkish for dagger, is a squad-level robot meant to keep soldiers out of harm's way during reconnaissance, surveillance and resupply. SSB frames the requirement as a Medium Class Level 1 UGV for reconnaissance and load carriage, while Elektroland pitches it as a force multiplier for last-mile logistics and force protection.
The four independent track pods are the signature feature, singled out in SSB's own project note, and the vehicle's height can be adjusted from the remote control unit. Mission kits include a cargo basket, a mast-mounted surveillance system and, as shown during the 2021 competition, a 7.62 mm remote weapon station or a 40 mm grenade launcher.
Key features
SSB lists a weight of 804 kg, heavier than the 500-650 kg quoted for early prototypes, reflecting the mast, communications gear and hardening added after field feedback. Manufacturer data gives up to 50 cm of ground clearance, a 60% gradient capability, a 60 cm trench and 50 cm fording. Control is wired or wireless over RF and LTE, with an RF range of 1.5 km that can be extended over LTE.
Endurance is at least four hours depending on terrain, and the operating temperature range is -30 to +70 degrees Celsius. Autonomy features include AI-assisted target detection and tracking and a follow-me mode.
Program, service and exports
Three HANÇERs were already serving with Land Forces units in April 2025. The first five series vehicles have now completed qualification, acceptance of production vehicles is planned next, and the amendment brings the contracted total to ten. Elektroland says feedback from multiple security branches shaped the design.
No export contract has been made public. Elektroland says international marketing is under way and reports strong interest from the Middle East. The company claims exports to more than 15 countries across its portfolio, and its light DİNÇER robot has reportedly been sold to Oman, Bangladesh and India. Elektroland is also developing the 6×6 BOZKURT for SSB and a Type-2 EOD robot.
HANÇER is comparable to squad-support robots such as General Dynamics' MUTT and Israel's Roboteam PROBOT, while Milrem's THeMIS sits a weight class higher. Its edge is the articulated four-track layout, which gives it better soft-ground and rock mobility than most wheeled designs.
Source: Envanter Medya