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Poland K2 Black Panther MBT Order

in delivery

Poland signed a framework agreement for 1,000 K2 main battle tanks in multiple batches, with initial deliveries of Korean-built K2 tanks followed by Polish-assembled K2PL variants. The first execution contract, signed on 26 August 2022, covers 180 K2 tanks worth USD 3.4 billion for delivery in 2022-25. The deal is one of the largest armor contracts in recent European history.

Contract Details

Buyer Country
Poland
Buyer Entity
Polish Ministry of National Defence
Seller Company
Hyundai Rotem
Contract Value
$3.4B
Original Value
USD 3.4B
Quantity
180 units
Category
tank

Timeline

Announced

Jul 27, 2022

Signed

Aug 26, 2022

Delivery Start

Dec 1, 2022

Delivery End

Dec 31, 2026

Features

Technology Transfer
Local Production

Offset Details

Later batches to be assembled in Poland as K2PL with Polish subsystems integration.

Quick Info

Status
in delivery
Buyer
Poland
Value
$3.4B