IDEX 2025: Hyundai Rotem highlights advanced features of K2 MBT
The K2 MBT displayed at IDEX 2025, featuring a reduced three-person crew due to its automatic loader for the 120mm L55 smoothbore gun. (Photo: author)
One of the few main battle tanks (MBT) displayed at IDEX 2025 was the latest Hyundai Rotem K2 MBT from South Korea, which has already secured its first export contract with Poland, with initial units delivered.
For any potential sales to the Middle East, Hyundai Rotem is studying a K2ME version, which will have several improvements to allow it to operate in the high temperatures encountered there.
A Hyundai Rotem spokesperson told Shephard that there were no plans for Middle Eastern trials of the current K2 MBT, and the vehicle will return to South Korea after the show.
The MBT’s main armament comprises a 120mm L55 smoothbore gun, supported by a 7.62mm co-axial machine gun (MG). A remote weapon station (RWS) is mounted on the roof, armed with a stabilised 12.7mm MG and featuring an advanced day/night
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