Full Breakdown
Hyundai Rotem Showcases Poland-Specific K2PL Tank at MSPO
9/8/2026, 12:22:20 PM
Core Event
On September 8, Hyundai Rotem opened a dedicated exhibition zone at the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, Poland. The company displayed the Poland-specific version of its K2 main battle tank, designated K2PL, fitted with mission equipment supplied by Polish defense firms. Highlighted systems included the Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) from Miranda, a bridge-laying tank co-developed with Obrum, a combat-engineering vehicle, an armored recovery vehicle, and a 30-ton wheeled armored platform equipped with a multi-layered counter-drone turret. Unmanned-systems demonstrations featured a model of the HR-Sherpa vehicle paired with a remote-controlled weapon station from ZMT. All vehicles were presented as part of a four-day showcase running from the opening on September 8.
Background & Context
MSPO, held annually since 1993, is Eastern Europe’s largest defence exhibition. The 2025 edition attracted 811 companies from 35 countries, according to the event’s prior-year figures. Hyundai Rotem has participated in MSPO for five consecutive years and this year operated the largest booth among South Korean defence exhibitors. The K2PL programme represents a deepening of South Korean-Polish defence cooperation, aiming to adapt the K2 platform to Polish operational requirements through extensive localisation of subsystems.
Data & Statistics
- 34th MSPO exhibition, four-day event beginning September 8.
- 811 companies from 35 nations attended the previous edition.
- Hyundai Rotem’s booth was the largest among South Korean participants.
- The displayed K2PL family includes a main battle tank, bridge-laying tank, combat-engineering vehicle, recovery tank, and a 30-ton wheeled armored vehicle with a counter-UAS turret.
Preparations for Local Production
Hyundai Rotem is accelerating work on the second executive contract signed with the Polish Armaments Agency. In April, the company signed a production and maintenance cooperation agreement with Bumar-Labedy, a subsidiary of the state-owned defence group PGZ. The agreement covers the K2PL main battle tank and its armored recovery variant, laying the groundwork for medium- to long-term local mass-production.
What’s Next
Following the exhibition, Hyundai Rotem plans to expand cooperation with Polish defence firms involved in the K2PL programme and to continue recruitment for aerospace-related positions, including roles focused on advanced propulsion technologies. The company’s ongoing efforts aim to secure a stable supply chain for the locally produced K2PL and its derivative vehicles.
