US EditionPoland Secures Second Batch of K2 Tanks From Hyundai Rotem
- On July 2, 2025, Poland finalized a $6.5 billion agreement with South Korea to procure 180 more K2 Black Panther armored vehicles, along with 80 support units and comprehensive logistical support.
- This deal builds on a 2022 framework and earlier deliveries of 84 K2 tanks, driven by regional tensions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Poland’s defense modernization push.
- The agreement involves producing 117 tanks in South Korea by Hyundai Rotem and 63 tanks locally at Bumar Łabędy in Poland, securing technology transfer and revitalizing Poland’s defense industry.
- DAPA Minister Seok Jong-gun said South Korea will help shore up Europe’s security with K2s, while Poland allocates nearly 5% of GDP to defense to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank.
- The deal enhances Poland’s operational readiness against regional threats, sets a precedent for NATO collaborations, and supports Poland’s long-term goal to acquire up to 1,000 K2 tanks.
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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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