DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fibre, and Turkish producer of armoured vehicles FNSS Savunma Sistemleri have signed a letter of intent (LOL) TO further cooperate in providing armour protection for FNSS's armoured vehicles using DSM's Dyneema material. DSM Dyneema and FNSS recently worked together on a major military vehicle project, the details of which will be jointly announced by the two companies shortly.

The firms say the letter demonstrates the strong and longstanding collaborative relationship between the Netherlands and Turkey, and underscores DSM Dyneema's commitment to FNSS as a valued customer. Both companies will concentrate on the development of improved armour concepts, mainly spall liner systems, to meet market demand for cost efficiency, high performance, low weight, and enhanced design flexibility for vehicle manufacturers. They will explore the commercialisation of improved armour designs with the Dyneema material in FNSS vehicles for Turkey's domestic and export markets.