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Poland Secures Second Batch of K2 Tanks From Hyundai Rotem
- On July 2, 2025, Poland finalized a $6.5 billion agreement in Warsaw to purchase 180 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea, including support vehicles and a logistics package.
- The deal builds on a 2022 framework and reflects Poland's push to modernize amid Eastern European tensions and ongoing Ukraine conflict.
- The contract includes 117 tanks from Hyundai Rotem, 63 tanks built locally by Poland's PGZ at Bumar Łabędy, plus 80 support vehicles and logistics.
- Polish Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz said the agreement covers 180 tanks and 80 support vehicles, forming a vital package for effective operations.
- This deal strengthens NATO’s eastern flank, accelerates Poland’s transition to NATO-compatible systems, and sets a precedent for defense industry cooperation.
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Poland and South Korea Finalise $6 Billion Deal For 180 K2 Tanks: How Will it Strengthen Ukraine?
South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem and the Polish government have finalised a deal for the sale of 180 K2 main battle tanks to equip the Polish Army. The agreement was announced on June 2, two months after the two parties were reported to have reached an impasse in negotiations. “The government consistently demonstrated its strong commitment to technology transfer and military cooperation, earning Poland’s deep trust through various policy supports suc…
Poland Secures Second Batch of K2 Tanks from Hyundai Rotem
Poland Secures Second Batch of K2 Tanks from Hyundai Rotem In a significant move to enhance its military capabilities, Poland has successfully concluded negotiations with South Korea's Hyundai Rotem for a second batch of K2 tanks. A contract is expected to be signed soon, according to South Korea's defense procurement agency.The agency has withheld the specifics of the contract, promising to reveal more details later. Meanwhile, a filing by Hyun…
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration and the Polish government officially announced on the 2nd that negotiations for the second export contract for the K2 tank produced by Hyundai Rotem to Poland have been completed. Although the specific contract size was not disclosed, it is expected to be 180 K2 tanks in total, both inside and outside the defense industry.
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