{"id":5725,"date":"2025-08-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.162.83.219\/?p=5725"},"modified":"2025-08-13T00:37:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T07:37:17","slug":"poland-k2pl-tanks-korean-powerpack-drone-jammer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guru.today\/?p=5725","title":{"rendered":"Poland\u2019s Upgraded K2 Tanks to Feature Fully Korean Power Pack, First to Deploy Drone Jamming Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"483\" src=\"http:\/\/54.162.83.219\/wp-content\/uploads\/art_17550409404465_dc3835-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guru.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/art_17550409404465_dc3835-2.png 875w, https:\/\/guru.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/art_17550409404465_dc3835-2-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/guru.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/art_17550409404465_dc3835-2-768x424.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo=Hyundai Rotem<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Korea\u2019s Hyundai Rotem is moving to deliver 180 K2 tanks to Poland in a second export deal, with the upgraded K2PL version set to feature a fully Korean-made power pack \u2014 replacing the German transmission previously used \u2014 and a suite of advanced combat systems, including a drone jamming capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The power pack, combining the engine and transmission, is considered the heart of a main battle tank. Hyundai Rotem officials said the move to localize the system will strengthen supply chain resilience and simplify maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an Aug. 8 interview with Polish defense outlet Defence24, Seo Jun-mo, managing director of Hyundai Rotem\u2019s Europe Defense Division, said the K2PL will initially use a Korean engine and German transmission \u2014 similar to Poland\u2019s existing K2 \u201cgap filler\u201d tanks \u2014 but follow-on agreements could see both components produced in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The K2\u2019s engine has been locally produced for years, but reliance on German transmissions had left it short of being fully indigenous. Hyundai Rotem\u2019s push for a complete Korean power pack mirrors the setup already in use on Turkey\u2019s Altay tank, which uses a 1,500-horsepower HD Hyundai Infracore engine paired with an SNT Dynamics automatic transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the power pack, the K2PL will see significant capability upgrades, Seo said, including an active protection system, remote-controlled weapon station, 360-degree situational awareness suite, and \u2014 for the first time on any tank \u2014 an integrated drone jamming system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armor protection is also being enhanced through a redesigned internal structure, while crew comfort will improve with expanded interior space. Despite a weight increase of several tons, mobility is expected to remain at 99% of the original K2\u2019s performance.<br>The K2PL will be able to fire both Korean-made ammunition and standard NATO rounds from suppliers including the United States and Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local production will take place at Bumar-\u0141ab\u0119dy, a subsidiary of Polish state defense group PGZ, under a technology transfer deal that covers production setup, scope, and timeline. 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