NEWS
02/07/2025
13:17
Deal for 180 Korean Tanks Nears Completion. Ministry of National Defence Details and First Deliveries
- The agreement for the acquisition of K2 tanks in a polonized version, a portion of which will be produced in Poland with the involvement of the Polish defense industry. Along with a full logistics support package, support vehicles, a service agreement, training, logistics, and all components related to ammunition and armament […]. This is a significant undertaking, one of the largest execution contracts in history, which will soon be signed in Poland with the participation of the Korean Minister of Defence - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a press conference.
Signing of the Agreement After Election of New Korean Defence Minister
- Today, we wanted to inform you that we are concluding the negotiation phase and will be signing the agreement shortly. We are ready to sign it right now, but out of respect for our partners from the Republic of Korea, where the selection and appointment of a new Minister of Defence is underway, […] this process is complex and multi-stage. We respect all these procedures and want to finalize it with the new Minister of Defence - he noted.
180 Tanks, 80 Accompanying Vehicles, and a Full Package. “Rectifying Mistakes of Our Predecessors”
As the head of the Ministry of National Defence indicated: - The agreement will cover 180 tanks, 80 accompanying vehicles, and a full package that has never been included in previous K2 tank contracts. I am specifically referring to support vehicles and accompanying vehicles, which form a direct part of the infrastructure.
- This is about rectifying mistakes we inherited from our predecessors, addressing the shortcomings that were left behind, because the first execution agreement concluded by the previous government simply did not include this. It was not taken into account - he added.
Over 60 Tanks in a Polonized Version
- These negotiations required time to make the polonized version feasible. […] Out of these 180 tanks, over 60 will already be in the polonized version. […] The primary partner on the Polish side, within the PGZ group, will be the company Bumar Łabędy. This is an important investment for this company, which will regain its vitality thanks to this - he continued.
First Tanks in 2026
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of National Defence Paweł Bejda stated: - This year, we are completing the execution of this first executive contract for 180 tanks. Moreover, the Korean side is also accelerating the delivery of individual armament components and batches that have been negotiated, meaning we will complete deliveries by the end of 2025. […] From the agreement we will sign this year, from this second executive agreement, the first 30 tanks will arrive in Poland in 2026.
- I want to emphasize that Poland becoming a producer of K2PL tanks opens doors for us throughout Europe and the entire NATO. We hope that the K2PL tanks will become an export success for the Polish manufacturer, Bumar Łabędy - added Bejda.
live
5 hours
5 hours
Ziobro's Pardon? Nawrocki Speaks Out
5 hours
„It Douses Us with Propaganda Every Day.” — Nawrocki on TVP
6 hours
„The Marshal Has No Veto Power.” — Nawrocki Responds to Czarzasty
6 hours
„It's Not the Heaviest Caliber Directed Against Me.” — Nawrocki Responds to Accusations of Being a 'Wetomat'
6 hours
Nawrocki: We have much more important matters with the Minister of Justice than me quickly turning off the light for the Minister
6 hours
Nawrocki: I'm Not Afraid of Żurek at All. He Doesn't Know the Constitution
6 hours
Discussions Underway Regarding the Status of a "Next of Kin" – Nawrocki Reveals at Stanowski's
7 hours
„There's a Continuous Process of Self-Destruction Happening There.” — Nawrocki Asked if His Goal is to Overthrow the Government
7 hours
„Many Said It Was a Kind of Turning Point.” — Nawrocki Recalls Interview with Stanowski
recommended
Will He Send Another Motion to the Tribunal of State Against Himself? Morawiecki Questions Żurek
recommended
Presidential Veto Upheld: Coalition Loses Vote
recommended
"I Will Return to Poland Within Hours." Ziobro Sets Three Conditions and Makes a Promise
recommended
Zandberg: Razem Will Support Declassification of Secret Sejm Sessions
recommended
Żurek Revealed Statement from Secret Sejm Session. Mentzen Tweets About Cut Fragment
recommended
"Decide Who You Want to Protect in Poland?" Tusk on the Vote on the President's Veto
recommended