K2 Black Panther Eyes New Export Markets at Half the Price of US Abrams
| Seoul Economic Daily
K2 Black Panther K2ME Hyundai Rotem export Iraq tank pricing
Hyundai Rotem is aggressively marketing the K2 Black Panther to new export customers, highlighting its competitive price point — roughly half that of the US M1A2 Abrams. Active negotiations continue with Iraq (250 K2ME), Romania, and potential new customers. The K2ME desert variant unveiled in March 2026 is tailored for Middle Eastern conditions.