The results of the second annual FNSS MILDESIGN2015 competition have been announced—14 different projects were selected from over 150 entries. Sponsored by FNSS, the Turkish armored combat vehicle manufacturer, the focus of the design competition is to provide a platform for the work of designers working in the defense industry.
This year's design competition asked participants to create a, "conceptual design of a manned or remote controlled modular military land vehicle with ballistic protection."This year's winners receive cash prizes and the award-winning concepts will be part of an upcoming awards ceremony and exhibition held in May 2015. See the full gallery of winning projects here.
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