Spanish defense company Tecnove has signed an agreement with Ukraine’s Practika Research and Production Association to launch the production of Djura and Kozak armored vehicles at the manufacturing site in Herencia, Spain. The announcement was noticed by Infodefensa.
While the broader terms of the deal remain confidential, this partnership represents a rather extraordinary example of cooperation between Spanish and Ukrainian manufacturers.
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Under the agreement, production in Spain will cover three versions of the Djura and Kozak vehicles: standard personnel carrier, ambulance, and configured for special forces.
Tecnove describes Djura as a highly adaptable platform for harsh conditions, while Kozak is characterized by its strong protection, mobility, and suitability for a wide range of tactical missions.
Before concluding the deal with Practika, Tecnove had already invested in expanding its production capabilities in Herencia, suggesting a long-term investment in the project. Besides, this is Spain’s second international armored vehicle co-production deal in 2025. The first came in February, when the EM&E Group signed with NIMR to produce EDGE Group's JAIS 6x6 vehicles at a plant in Linares.
From a broader perspective, Defense Express notes that the Praktika–Tecnove agreement may serve as a precedent for Ukraine’s defense industry to further integrate into Western markets, even though the contract details remain largely undisclosed for now.
Worth noting, Spain has been transferring locally produced VAMTAC armored vehicles as military aid to Ukrainian forces, the specifics of these transfers also remain largely classified.
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