Tag: k2

k2

Latest News

8일(현지시간) 폴란드 키엘체에서 열린 국제방위산업전시회(MSPO) 현대로템 전시관에 전시된 K2. 폴란드 현지 방산업체인 미란다에서 생산한 위장막이 씌어져있다. 석경민 기자

Korean defense firms deepen Poland ties as Europe demands local weapons production

Hyundai Rotem, Hanwha Aerospace and LIG Defense & Aerospace are expanding local manufacturing, maintenance and partnerships to secure long-term growth in Europe.

2026.9.15

7일 폴란드 브라니에보에 위치한 기갑여단의 전술훈련장에서 K2 전차 두 대가 서있다. 유기압식 현수장치(ISU)를 이용해 차체를 낮춘 모습. 석경민 기자

Hyundai Rotem's K2 could serve as 'long-term backbone of Poland's armed forces for decades'

Korean-made K2 Black Panthers in Poland have maintained over 90 percent readiness through a local Hyundai Rotem support network.

2026.9.14

Most popular

Korea streamlines NATO standards access to accelerate defense exports

New government guidelines will give Korean defense firms faster access to NATO specifications, aiming to reduce export delays and expand opportunities in alliance markets.

2026.8.24

K9 howitzers take part in an artillery drill held near the Northern Limit Line (NLL) on June 25, 2025. [NEWS1]

Anti-Korean, far-right Japanese magazine urges Tokyo to learn from Seoul's defense industry growth

A Japanese conservative monthly known for anti-Korean coverage is now telling its readers to “learn from South Korea,” holding up South Korea’s defense industry as a model for Japan’s weapons export push.

2026.5.4

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

This photo taken on July 3, shows K2GF main battle tanks during a military exercise held in Hongcheon, 86 kilometers east of Seoul. [YONHAP]

Hyundai Rotem to unveil localized K2 tank in Poland

Hyundai Rotem, Korea's sole tank manufacturer, said Monday it will unveil a localized mock-up of its K2 tank for Poland this week, following an 8.98 trillion won deal last month to export the product to the Eastern European country.

2025.9.1

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

Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back talks during a signing ceremony in Gliwice, Poland, on Aug. 1. [YONHAP]

Poland signs $6.5 billion deal to purchase second batch of K2 tanks

Poland on Friday signed a deal worth about $6.5 billion to purchase the second batch of K2 tanks from Hyundai Rotem, Seoul's defense ministry said, marking the largest-ever export contract won by a Korean defense contractor.

2025.8.2

A Polish Army K2 Black Panther tank is seen in action during Dragon 24, a NATO ground forces exercise held in Poland in March 2024. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Korea finalizes second deal with Poland to export 180 more K2 tanks

Korea has secured its first major defense export deal under the Lee Jae Myung administration, with the finalization of a second-phase contract to supply a further 180 K2 Black Panther tanks to Poland.

2025.7.2

A K2 tank developed by Hyundai Rotem [HYUNDAI ROTEM]

Korea to sign 2nd export contract with Poland for K2 tanks later this month

A second export contract for 180 K2 tanks produced in Korea is expected to be signed with Poland later this month, according to government sources and defense industry officials.

2025.6.10