Hyundai Rotem announced on January 1st that it has completed the system development of an armored mandatory evacuation vehicle under a project led by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. ^[1] Hyundai Rotem announced on January 1st that it has successfully completed the domestic development of an armored ambulance vehicle for the South Korean military. ^[2] Hyundai Rotem stated that the vehicle will contribute to securing the 'golden hour' for wounded soldiers, thereby increasing their survival chances. ^[3] The entire development process, spanning from design to prototype manufacturing and testing, was executed using domestic Korean technology between 2024 and 2026. ^[4] The project, which ran for approximately two years starting in 2024, was executed using purely domestic technology for basic design, prototype manufacturing, and field testing. ^[5] The vehicle is designed to transport up to six ambulatory patients or four stretcher patients simultaneously while maintaining a safe environment for medical personnel. ^[6] Hyundai Rotem stated that this development strengthens its lineup of wheeled armored vehicles and aims to accelerate its entry into the global defense market through future mass production. ^[7]