This photo provided Kia Corp. on Oct. 20, 2025, shows the automaker’s booth at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2025 at KINTEX in Goyang, northwest of Seoul. (Yonhap)
GOYANG, Oct. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, on Monday showcased a lineup of its military mobility platforms at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025.
At the biennial defense trade show under way at KINTEX in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, Kia featured a military command variant of its Tasman pickup truck that has been enhanced for operational use with radios, antennas and other tactical equipment.
The vehicle was recently selected as the South Korean military’s standard command pickup model and is set to be deployed for operational use later this year. Kia has been developing military vehicles since the 1970s.
The company also displayed its Kia Medium Tactical Vehicle, which was first introduced in June. It boasts enhanced off-road and operational performance, including the ability to travel in 1-meter-deep rivers, climb 60 percent gradients and transport up to 25 troops or 10 tons of cargo.
In addition, Kia showcased several variants of the Kia Light Tactical Vehicle tailored to different operational missions, including a drone carrier variant for reconnaissance missions and an artificial intelligence (AI)-based surveillance vehicle.
“Our presence at ADEX highlights Kia’s commitment to providing a wide range of tactical mobility solutions to ensure safe and efficient troop movement,” a Kia official said. “We will continue to present our vision for the future of military mobility.”
(Yonhap)
