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Korean K2ME tank targets UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its export strategy shift

At IDEX 2025, Hyundai Rotem from South Korea introduced the K2ME, a variant of its advanced K2 Black Panther main battle tank specifically designed for the Middle Eastern market. This development represents a crucial advancement in South Korea’s strategy to enhance its defense exports to the Gulf region, with a particular focus on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Initially showcased as a scale … Continue reading Korean K2ME tank targets UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its export strategy shift

K9 Thunder howitzer

K9 Thunder SPH makes its debut in the UAE, featuring a locally produced 1,000 hp engine

South Korean defense leader Hanwha Defense is poised to unveil its K9 Thunder howitzer featuring a domestically produced engine for the first time. A recent announcement on its Facebook page confirmed that the new engine has successfully completed testing and boasts a power output of 1,000 horsepower. Reports from South Korea indicate that the engine has been under development for the last three years and … Continue reading K9 Thunder SPH makes its debut in the UAE, featuring a locally produced 1,000 hp engine

T-90MS main battle tank Russia

Russia continues to promote the T-90MS tank, even in the face of significant losses in Ukraine

Russia plans to showcase its T-90MS main battle tank at the IDEX-2025 defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, even though the vehicle has experienced significant losses in Ukraine. Rosoboronexport, the primary arms exporter for Russia, has announced that a T-90MS model will be featured at the exhibition, scheduled for February 17–21, which is anticipated to host over 1,350 exhibitors from 65 nations. The T-90MS is the … Continue reading Russia continues to promote the T-90MS tank, even in the face of significant losses in Ukraine