Kia Makes Debut at Romania's Defense Exhibition with Tasman Military Command Vehicle

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Kia participated for the first time in 'BSDA 2026', the Eastern Europe and Black Sea Ji Yeok (CEO) defense exhibition held in Bucharest, Romania, from May 13 to 15.

Held for the 10th time this year, the exhibition featured 650 companies from 36 countries worldwide showcasing defense and aerospace-related equipment.

At the event, Kia unveiled the Tasman military command vehicle to the European market for the first time. This model combines the off-road performance of a genuine pickup truck with special specifications for operational missions, including radio communication and lighting control systems. The Tasman military command vehicle has been deployed and operated as the standard command vehicle for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces since last year.

The two-seater cargo version of the Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV), also exhibited, is capable of fording rivers with a depth of 760mm and starting in temperatures as low as minus 32 degrees Celsius. Equipped with a raised snorkel air intake system, it is designed to operate in extreme environments such as deserts and tropical rainforests. Kia's light tactical vehicles have been supplied to the South Korean military since 2016 and are currently utilized in various regions worldwide, including Europe and the Middle East.

In addition to full-scale vehicles, Kia displayed three military vehicle models: the next-generation Medium Tactical Vehicle (KMTV), the Large Tactical Vehicle (PLS), and past KM series models, introducing its special vehicle lineup. A Kia representative stated that participating in this exhibition serves as an opportunity to showcase the company's special vehicle technology to the global market and pledged to continuously present future visions for military mobility.

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