Poland receives 28 South Korean-made K2 tanks

Poland has recently received 28 tanks manufactured by South Korea, specifically the K2 model. These tanks are now in the possession of the 16th Mechanized Division, which is located near the border with Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz disclosed this news on social media on August 25.

This delivery is part of an agreement signed between Poland and South Korea in August 2025. Further deliveries are expected, including the K2PL variant, which will feature a significant portion of Polish components. Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that this move represents a significant step in enhancing Poland's industrial production capabilities and bolstering the nation's security measures.

The initial contract anticipates the delivery of 64 K2PL tanks, with production commencing in 2028. Hyundai Rotem will be responsible for manufacturing three of these tanks in South Korea, while the remaining 61 units will be produced by Poland's Zakłady Mechaniczne Bumar Łabędy S.A. The Polish version of the K2 tank incorporates several upgrades and modifications compared to the original design.

These enhancements include a two-layer drone protection system, an active protection system for direct target destruction, reinforced armor, and a remotely operated weapon station equipped with a heavy machine gun. Despite these modifications, the K2PL retains the original model's advantages, such as an advanced suspension system with adjustable ground clearance and an autoloader.