https://defence-blog.com/korean-humvee-could-replace-land-rovers-in-british-army/
>The UK plans to replace its aging Land Rover Defender-based fleet under a sweeping modernization effort, with 1,400 vehicles across 12 categories to be fielded between 2027 and 2033. The tender, scheduled for release on December 1, has drawn global attention from established players in the defense automotive sector.

>According to South Korean defense officials quoted by Hankyung TV, the UK invited Kia and other manufacturers earlier this year to submit bids for the program.

>“Kia is expected to participate with its KLTV, often referred to as the ‘Korean Humvee,’” a South Korean military source told the broadcaster.

>The KLTV, officially designated K151, has already gained traction in international markets, with recent deliveries to Poland, Chile, Nigeria, Mali, and Turkmenistan. In 2023, Kia signed a $310 million deal to supply 400 KLTVs to Poland, signaling the company’s growing footprint in Europe’s defense sector.

>A Kia spokesperson told Hankyung TV, “At this time, nothing has been finalized.” However, the company plans to showcase its KLTV at the DSEI 2025 international defense exhibition in London this September, in what industry analysts see as a strong indication of its intention to compete aggressively for the UK tender.

Thanks to the US abandoning JLTV platform, Kia is stepping up its game in the armored vehicle market. The irony.