Selected as a localized manufacturer for electronic multi-purpose diesel engine for Defense Industry
/STX Engine has grown into Korea's unrivaled defense industry engine manufacturer through projects such as developing a diesel engine for K9 self-propelled howitzers
Recently, STX Engine has been finally selected as a localization developer of electronic multi-purpose diesel engines for three types of tracked vehicles such as the K21 infantry armored vehicle. And STX Engine signed a development support project agreement with the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement (KRIT) for localization of weapon parts
The diesel engines in the K21 infantry fighting vehicle, K-30 Biho and K200A1 fighting vehicle currently operated by the ROK Army have been discontinued or have reached their end of life. As a result, there was a need to develop an alternative engine, and the development of an electronic multi-purpose diesel engine was promoted as a support project for localization of weapon parts (aka localization of strategic weapon parts). Through this, it is expected that the problem of limiting follow-up logistics support due to the discontinuation of the mechanical engine will be resolved, and it will be possible to stabilize forces and to respond to weapon system changes in the future. Additionally, this development is expected to contribute to revitalizing exports of Korean defense products by removing obstacles to exporting combat vehicles and engines.
In 2021, STX Engine was selected as a localization developer for 1000-horsepower diesel engine for the K9 self-propelled howitzer which is one of the most prestigious weapons of the Korean Army. This paved the way for exports to countries with restricted exports, such as Middle Eastern countries and Egypt.
CEO of STX Engine, said, “STX Engine is the only defense engine manufacturer in Korea with 45 years of defense engine production experience and technical know-how, and now it is growing into one of the most trusted companies in the world. STX Engine will do its best to localize and develop multi-purpose diesel engines for tracked vehicles within the schedule so that they can help to stabilize forces and to grow together with a number of small domestic partners.”
STX Engine is recently developing a diesel engine for the K9 self-propelled howitzer and a performance enhancing diesel engine for the K1A2 tank. Ah it has been selected as a developer of electronic multi-purpose diesel engines for tracked vehicles, STX Engine is establishing itself as a professional engine manufacturer in Korea. On the top of that, STX Engine is also planning to develop a hybrid engine system suitable for future ground weapons to respond to changes in the battlefield environment.