Syrian Army Parades Turkish-Supplied Armored Vehicles

Turkish-built Ejder TTZA 6×6 armored personnel carriers were unveiled for the first time during a military parade held in Damascus celebrating the fall of the Assad regime, marking the public debut of the vehicles in Syrian service.

The parade, staged by the new authorities in Damascus, featured multiple examples of the Ejder TTZA—short for Taktik Tekerlekli Zırhlı Araç or Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle—delivered from Turkey’s Nurol Makina.

According to technical data, the 6×6 Ejder TTZA weighs 18 tons and is capable of reaching speeds up to 110 km/h on roads. It has an operational range of about 800 kilometers. The first and second axles are steerable, allowing for enhanced maneuverability on challenging terrain.

The vehicle’s hull is constructed from hardened steel and is designed to protect its crew of two and up to ten infantry personnel from small arms fire and artillery shrapnel. It features a V-shaped underbody to help deflect the blast effects of landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Each Ejder is equipped with six smoke grenade dischargers—three on each side—to provide rapid concealment on the battlefield. Additionally, the armored vehicle includes dual rear-mounted water jets, enabling it to ford water obstacles at a speed of up to 9 km/h.

At present, the Ejder TTZA 6×6 is operated by the armed forces of Georgia, Burkina Faso, and now Syria.

The presence of Turkish-made vehicles in Syria highlights a shifting dynamic in regional military equipment flows. While no formal transfer announcement has been made by Ankara or Damascus, the appearance of the vehicles at an official event suggests some form of indirect delivery or third-party facilitation.