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 Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and other Middle Eastern nations. Iraq, Romania, Peru, and Saudi Arabia are in active K2 export talks.
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