Peru K2 Black Panther & K808 Armored Vehicle Order
signedPeru signed a strategic framework agreement with Hyundai Rotem for 54 K2 Black Panther tanks and 141 K808 armored personnel carriers, replacing aging T-54/55 fleet. First K2 export beyond Europe and largest Korean defense deal in Latin America. Includes $270M investment for local assembly plant with FAME joint venture, local production starting 2029.
Contract Details
- Buyer Country
- Peru
- Buyer Entity
- Peruvian Army
- Seller Company
- Hyundai Rotem
- Product
- K2 Black Panther
- Contract Value
- $1.4B
- Quantity
- 195 units
- Category
- tank
Timeline
Announced
Oct 29, 2025
Signed
Dec 10, 2025
Delivery Start
Jun 1, 2026
Delivery End
Dec 31, 2030
Source
Defense Post
Features
Offset Details
Joint venture between FAME (state-owned) and Hyundai Rotem for local assembly starting 2029.
Quick Info
- Status
- signed
- Buyer
- Peru
- Value
- $1.4B