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Hyundai Rotem signs Korea's largest overseas railway maintenance contract

Hyundai Rotem signed a contract for a maintenance project worth 748.2 billion won ($488.5 million) with Morocco's national railway operator ONCF, as the Korean company moves to broaden its role as a railway solutions provider.

2026.6.19

Trade show booth with a large illuminated K2 sign and digital displays in a convention center.

Hyundai Rotem, Kia head to international defense exhibition

At Paris defense expo Eurosatory 2026, Hyundai Rotem and Kia will showcase AI counter-drone systems, armored vehicles and tactical mobility platforms aimed at global military buyers.

2026.6.15

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North Jeolla Gov. Kim Kwan-young, left, Hyundai Rotem CEO Lee Yong-bae, center, and Muju County Mayor Hwang In-hong pose for a commemorative photo at an investment agreement ceremony held at the Jeonbuk State Government building in Jeonju, North Jeolla, on March 3. [JEONBUK STATE GOVERNMENT]

Hyundai Rotem inks MOU with Muju County on $205M aircraft engine plant

Hyundai Rotem will invest some 300 billion won to build an aircraft engine manufacturing plant in Muju County, North Jeolla, establishing the province’s first domestic production base for supersonic and hypersonic engines.

2026.3.3

An unmanned firefighting robot developed by Hyundai Motor Group and donated to the National Fire Agency. [SARAH CHEA]

This Hyundai robot shields firefighters in ferocious blazes

They are unmanned firefighting robots, developed by Hyundai Motor Group, with four units donated to Korea’s National Fire Agency as part of the Korean conglomerate's commitment to protecting firefighters from death or injury.

2026.2.25

Hanwha Ocean submarine KSS-III Batch-II's launching ceremony on Oct. 22. [YONHAP]

EU 새 방산 전략에 흔들리는 K방산 약속의 땅

The introduction of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program is undermining not only Korea's growing foothold in Poland — the largest single‑country buyer of Korean weapons, with combined deals estimated at $23 billion since 2022 — but also...

2025.12.31

The Korean Army's K2 main battle tanks cross the Namhan River in Yeoju, Gyeonggi, on Nov. 25, as part of the Hoguk combined drills of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. [YONHAP]

Korea, Peru sign framework agreement to export 195 K2 tanks, armored vehicles

Korea and Peru signed a framework agreement Tuesday to export 195 vehicles, including Hyundai Rotem's K2 main battle tanks, to the Peruvian Armed Forces.

2025.12.9

Hyundai Rotem Executive Vice President Lee Jeong-yeob, left, head of the Defense Solution Business Division, and Mike Hanlin, senior director of international strategy & business development at Shield AI, pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of understanding on a partnership for AI-based defense technologies during the 2025 Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on Oct. 24. [HYUNDAI ROTEM]

Hyundai Rotem signs MOU with U.S. firm for AI-based defense technology development

Hyundai Rotem, Korea's sole tank manufacturer, said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. AI solutions provider Shield AI to develop defense technologies.

2025.10.24

A Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) tank maneuvers during a demonstration at the PGZ booth at MSPO 2025 in Kielce, Poland, on Sept. 2. [SEO JI-EUN}

Warsaw's 'Polonization' is powered with partners in Korea

The 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland was a banner event for Korea, with its deep partnership with Poland in the defense sector — from tanks to howitzers and future cooperation — touted by both sides.

2025.9.8

Hyundai Rotem's K2 tanks, bound for Poland, are positioned at the company's Changwon plant in Changwon, South Gyeongsang. [HYUNDAI ROTEM]

Poland sent 350 tanks to Ukraine. These Korean models will replace them.

Hyundai Rotem showcased its K2 Black Panther tanks in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, ahead of their export to Poland to replace Soviet-era equipment sent to Ukraine. Poland plans to acquire more K2 models amid ongoing security needs.

2025.8.20

Hanwha Aerospace's Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher [Yonhap]

Defense firms report strong H1 earnings on large export deals

Korea's defense firms reported record first half earnings, driven by strong overseas demand and major export deals, with combined operating profit reaching 2.3 trillion won ($1.6 billion), a 161.2 percent increase from last year.

2025.8.17