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South Korea signs deal to supply tanks, armored vehicles to Peru
The agreement includes 54 K2 tanks and 141 armored vehicles to modernize Peru's army and boost industrial cooperation with South Korean defense firms.
- On Tuesday, South Korea signed a framework in Peru to supply 195 vehicles to the Peruvian Army, and President Lee said, 'I sincerely congratulate both countries on the signing of this framework agreement for ground equipment with Peru, and I hope it serves as an opportunity to significantly elevate our bilateral defense and security cooperation.'
- Officials said the deal aims to modernize the Peruvian Army and strengthen long-term industrial ties between South Korea and Peru's state-owned defense manufacturer.
- Included in the deal are 54 K2 main battle tanks and 141 wheeled armored vehicles, produced through cooperation between Korean defense companies and Peru's state-owned manufacturer.
- Seoul pledged to provide close coordination and support until the implementation contracts are concluded, while officials noted a clear road map to finalize contracts by next year.
- Once contracts are concluded, the K2 main battle tank will debut in the Latin American market, having demonstrated its operational pedigree in the May 24, 2023 exercise near the Namhan River, Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province.
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South Korea Signs Tanks Deal With Peru to Expand Its Global Push
South Korea has signed a preliminary agreement with Peru to supply battle tanks and armored vehicles in its largest defense deal with a Latin American country as it seeks to expand its presence in the global arms market beyond Europe.
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The agreement establishes technological cooperation, financing alternatives and the promotion of industrial projects linked to the defense sector through FAME.
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