{"id":390943,"date":"2025-10-17T17:25:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/defensehere.com\/?p=390943"},"modified":"2026-04-16T15:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:29:19","slug":"inside-hyundai-rotems-k2-and-altay-cooperation-with-turkiye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/defensehere.com\/en\/inside-hyundai-rotems-k2-and-altay-cooperation-with-turkiye\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Hyundai Rotem\u2019s K2 and Altay Cooperation with T\u00fcrkiye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hyundai Rotem presented the advanced capabilities of its K2 main battle tank during the MSPO 2025 defense exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Speaking to <strong>Defensehere.com<\/strong>, <strong>Dr. Euiwhan Kim<\/strong>, Senior Advisor at <strong>Hyundai Rotem\u2019s Defense Solution Business Division<\/strong>, emphasized the company\u2019s long standing expertise in armored vehicle production and its role in key international partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1976, Hyundai Rotem remains the only company in the Republic of Korea capable of producing main battle tanks. \u201cThe first tank we produced for the Korean Army was the modernized M48,\u201d Dr. Kim explained. \u201cToday we are manufacturing the upgraded K1 series and the K2 family, which are also exported to foreign customers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Technology and Mobility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Dr. Kim, the latest K2 variants integrate new technologies such as a hydrodynamic suspension system, enabling attitude control and a smooth ride over rough terrain. \u201cThe K2 has the longest barrel in the world, increasing the muzzle velocity and penetration power of the rounds,\u201d he noted. \u201cIts fire control system is fully digitalized, featuring automatic target acquisition, target tracking, and a battlefield management system that allows tank-to-tank data sharing at platoon and brigade levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These enhancements, he said, give the K2 superior situational awareness and lethality on modern battlefields, combining high firepower with agility and adaptability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collaboration with T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Altay Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kim highlighted Hyundai Rotem\u2019s contribution to T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s <strong>Altay<\/strong> main battle tank project, which has now entered mass production. \u201cWe worked with T\u00fcrkiye during the development of the Altay, supporting them in designing their own tank and supplying some of the critical components,\u201d he said. \u201cThe cooperation continues today on several levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>T\u00fcrkiye is set to deliver its first domestically produced Altay tanks to the Turkish Armed Forces on <strong>October 28<\/strong>, coinciding with the official opening of the new production facility in Ankara, marking a milestone in the country\u2019s armored vehicle industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Production and Industrial Partnership with Poland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The K2\u2019s success in Europe continues through Hyundai Rotem\u2019s partnership with Poland. \u201cWe have already delivered hundreds of K2 tanks to the Polish Army,\u201d Dr. Kim confirmed. \u201cA new contract for additional quantities was recently signed, and future production will also take place in Poland together with Hyundai Rotem companies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that the company not only exports complete tanks but also transfers technologies, allowing partner nations to participate in production and system integration. \u201cWe cooperate and move forward together,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch the full interview below for more insights:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AR2Ddtq2ogE\" title=\"Inside Hyundai Rotem\u2019s K2 Main Battle Tank and Altay Cooperation with T\u00fcrkiye\"  width=\"1380\" height=\"776\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Cameraman: Mehmet Burak Teke\u015f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyundai Rotem presented the advanced capabilities of its K2 main battle tank during the MSPO 2025 defense exhibition in Kielce, Poland. Speaking to Defensehere.com, Dr. Euiwhan Kim, Senior Advisor at Hyundai Rotem\u2019s Defense Solution Business Division, emphasized the company\u2019s long standing expertise in armored vehicle production and its role in key international partnerships. 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