In the tank industry, the South Korean K-2 "Black Panther" is like a dark horse, galloping in the center of the global arms sales stage, impressing the former military industrial giants. Today, more than 30 traditional tank-producing countries have stopped their fires, but South Korea's tank production line is roaring, not only its own well-equipped, but also in the global market, and even NATO countries have thrown olive branches.
Why are Korean tanks so fragrant?
The South Korean K-2 "Panther", with its balanced performance and affordable price, shines on the international market. Protection, mobility, and firepower are not inferior to the mainstream tanks of Europe and the United States, especially on the informationized battlefield, although the details are difficult to quantify, but the advanced electronic system carried by the "Black Panther" is enough to make it occupy a place in informationized warfare. And the unit price of more than 7 million US dollars, compared with the US M1A1 that often costs tens of millions of dollars, it is simply not too affordable!
Romania is also intrigued, and the K-2 Panthers have become the new favorite
Even the Romanian Army couldn't resist the temptation and set its sights on this steel beast from the East. The choice of K-2 is not only a recognition of its strength, but also a vote of confidence in the South Korean tank industry. Behind this is the stable performance of the "Black Panther" in actual combat training and exercises around the world, which has won the trust of buyers.
Poland big order, the spring of South Korean arms dealers
Poland's super large order has pushed the overseas expansion of South Korean tanks to a climax. The $14.8 billion slump includes nearly 1,000 K-2 tanks, hundreds of K-9 self-propelled guns and dozens of FA-50 fighter jets, and this trust and expectation is undoubtedly the highest praise for the strength of South Korea's defense industry. In stark contrast, the huge amount of U.S. aid to Ukraine is dwarfed by the number of heavy weapons, which makes people think deeply.
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