# Otokar to acquire Romanian defense firm Automecanica for $101.7M

Turkish defense manufacturer Otokar signed an agreement to acquire 96.77% of Romanian firm Automecanica for an estimated $101.7 million, aiming to expand production in Europe and support armored vehicle production for Romania.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-28
- Where: Romania
- Value: $101.7M
- Status: announced
- Products: armored vehicles, tactical wheeled light armored vehicles
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Otokar](https://endata.com/companies/81853.md) (acquirer)
- [Automecanica](https://endata.com/companies/89949.md) (target)

## Sources

- [turkiyetoday.com](https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/turkish-otokar-to-acquire-romanian-defense-firm-automecanica-3213690), 2026-01-28: "The acquisition would allow it to transform Automecanica into a European production hub."

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