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Hyundai Rotem Unveils Polish K2 Tank With Layered Anti-Drone Defense

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Hyundai Rotem will present its Poland-specific K2 tank at the MSPO defense exhibition in Kielce from the 8th through the 11th.
  • The K2PL features a layered anti-drone defense system, including a drone jammer, remote weapon control system and active protection system.
  • The company will also display bridge-laying, breaching and recovery vehicles adapted for Polish requirements.

Hyundai Rotem is bringing its Poland-specific K2 tank to the MSPO defense exhibition in Kielce for the first time, placing its anti-drone capabilities at the center of its presentation.

The company said it will take part in the 34th Polish International Defense Industry Exhibition from the 8th through the 11th. MSPO has been held annually since 1993 and is considered the largest defense exhibition in Eastern Europe. Last year, 811 companies from 35 countries took part.

Hyundai Rotem is participating for the fifth consecutive year and will operate the largest booth among South Korean defense companies. Its K2PL zone will showcase the tank developed and modified for Polish requirements, along with related bridge-laying, breaching and recovery vehicles.

The company describes the K2PL as equipped to respond to anti-tank guided missiles and drone threats. Its layered anti-drone defense includes a drone jammer for digital disruption, a remote weapon control system and an active protection system.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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