Hyundai Rotem Unveils K2ME Desert Tank for Middle East Markets
Hyundai Rotem unveiled the K2ME, a Middle East variant of the K2 Black Panther engineered for extreme desert heat (120°F+) and sandy conditions. The event was attended by military attachés from Middle Eastern countries stationed in Korea, as Hyundai Rotem seeks to expand its K2 export markets beyond Poland.
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