Our military’s K2 tanks are set to make their first export to South America… Comprehensive ground weapon agreement with Peru.

Hyundai Rotem and the Peruvian Army Armory, Comprehensive Export Cooperation for Tanks and Wheeled Armored Vehicles,
, ‘It is expected that there will be an opportunity to export South Korea’s main ground weapon, the K2 tank, and other ground weapons to South America.’,
, Hyundai Rotem announced on the 18th that it signed a comprehensive agreement with the Peruvian Army Armory in Lima for ground weapons such as the K2 tank and wheeled armored vehicles.’,
, ‘This agreement is a preliminary procedure to be conducted before the conclusion of individual execution contracts in accordance with the acquisition procedures of the Peruvian Army Armory. The purpose is to determine the total volume and scale of the ground weapon supply project. The subsequent execution contracts will include details such as delivery schedules, specifications, training, and maintenance conditions.’,
, ‘Hyundai Rotem successfully entered the Central and South American market for the first time in May by winning the wheeled armored vehicle supply project ordered by the Peruvian Armory. With this agreement, Hyundai Rotem will supply across the entire ground weapon system, including K2 tanks, derivative tanks, and additional wheeled armored vehicles.’,
, ‘The Peruvian Armory decided to proceed with the ground weapon acquisition project through Hyundai Rotem. The signing of this agreement was significantly facilitated by the active defense sales diplomacy and government support, including President Yoon Suk Yeol sending a letter to the Peruvian President last March, emphasizing the expansion of cooperation in the defense industry to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Peru.’,
, ‘During the visit of the Peruvian Army delegation to South Korea, the Ministry of Defense and the Army demonstrated specific operational cases, including the tactical operation of the K808 wheeled armored vehicle in high-speed maneuvers and anti-terrorism scenarios.’,
, ‘The K2 tank, first delivered to the Polish army in December 2022, has been operating stably in the field and contributing to enhancing defense capabilities.’,
, ‘The wheeled armored vehicle being exported to Peru for the first time is an infantry combat vehicle capable of rapid troop transport in various battlefield environments, based on excellent mobility. Hyundai Rotem began developing wheeled armored vehicles in 2003 and has participated in four rounds of mass production, delivering over 500 wheeled armored vehicles and command post vehicles to the army.’,
, ‘Hyundai Rotem plans to build a strong partnership with the Peruvian Armory to secure the export contract. A representative from Hyundai Rotem said, “As the only tank production company in the country, we will contribute to Peru’s military modernization project based on decades of accumulated technology and expertise.”‘,
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