A prototype of the first eight-wheeled military armored vehicle, named "Derman", was developed in Turkey's Mersin province, Trend reports via Turkish media. The development of the prototype began in 2016, as reported by Rufiz Hafizoglu on Trend NA.

8x8 Derman military truck designed and manufactured in Turkey(Picture source via Trend NA)

About 40 Turkish engineers were involved in the development of the vehicle about which no technical details are available so far. Mass production of "Derman" armored trucks will be launched after testing the prototype. The trucks will then be handed over to the Turkish Armed Forces and subsequently used in the country.

Driving compartment of the 8x8 Derman military truck designed and manufactured in Turkey(Picture source via Trend NA)