South Korea to get world's first hydrogen stealth tank from Hyundai

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem, in collaboration with the Agency for Defense Development and the Defense Agency for Technology and Quality, has launched the development of the K3, the world’s first hydrogen-powered stealth main battle tank. Scheduled for production by 2040, the K3 represents a significant advancement over the current K2 Black Panther, featuring a hybrid powertrain that initially combines hydrogen and diesel before transitioning fully to hydrogen fuel cells. This shift aims to reduce acoustic and thermal signatures, enhancing stealth and operational endurance while marking a paradigm shift in mechanized warfare mobility and survivability. The K3 is equipped with a 130mm smoothbore main gun on an unmanned turret, supported by an AI-enhanced fire control system capable of autonomous target tracking and engagement, enabling preemptive strikes in networked combat environments. It also carries multi-purpose anti-tank guided missiles with ranges up to 8 kilometers and a remote weapons station for close defense. Crew survivability is enhanced through a low-profile hull