Hyundai Rotem readies Multipurpose Unmanned Ground Vehicle for delivery South Korean defence and engineering prime
Hyundai Rotem
has been selected as the supplier of Multipurpose Unmanned Ground Vehicles (MUGVs) to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.
Hyundai Rotem announced on 24 November that
it had won a contract from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to supply two MUGVs within six months under an accelerated acquisition scheme that aims to introduce new capabilities to the military.
The company will also provide the associated support for the two vehicles.
MUGVs are two-tonne multirole platforms
that can be fitted with a range of mission equipment depending on the user’s requirements.
The type can be used to perform combat reconnaissance in heavily contested battlefield environments to improve the firepower and survivability of troops.
The vehicle can also be used for supporting roles such as ammunition and expendable resupply, and casualty evacuation.