Tricity ports key to strengthening the Polish army
Poland continues to enhance its armed forces through deliveries of modern military equipment from South Korea. In the past week, 16th Mechanized Division received 14 K2 "Black Panther" tanks, while in the coming days, the 18th Mechanized Division will acquire 8 self-propelled K9 howitzers along with additional equipment.
In brief
The 16th Mechanised Division has received 14 K2 Black Panther tanks from South Korea, and the 18th Mechanised Division will receive 8 K9 self-propelled howitzers with additional equipment in the coming days. According to the Ministry of National Defence, Poland has so far taken delivery of 98 K2 tanks, 160 K9 howitzers, 12 FA-50 aircraft and 90 Homar-K launcher modules, and in 2025 a further 82 K2 tanks, 52 K9 howitzers, two FA-50 aircraft and 36 launchers will be added. Deputy Minister Paweł Bejda assured the Sejm that the political situation in South Korea does not affect the execution of the contracts. Negotiations are under way on a second executive agreement for 180 additional K2 tanks.
– More tanks, howitzers, and launchers are already on their way. A strong Polish Army is the key to the security of all of Europe – emphasized Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
These deliveries are part of Poland’s broader cooperation with South Korea in modernizing the Polish Armed Forces. During a parliamentary speech, Paweł Bejda, Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense, assured that all agreements are being implemented as scheduled, unaffected by South Korea’s internal political situation.
– During discussions with representatives of the Korean administration, we have repeatedly received confirmation that Korea’s domestic political situation does not and will not affect the execution of these contracts. All major political forces support close ties between the defense industries of both nations – said Deputy Minister Bejda.
According to the Ministry of National Defense, Poland has already received 98 K2 tanks, 160 K9 howitzers, 12 FA-50 aircraft, and 90 Homar-K launcher modules. In 2025, the Polish Army is set to receive an additional 82 K2 tanks, 52 K9 howitzers, two FA-50 aircraft, and 36 rocket launchers. At the same time, negotiations are ongoing for a second executive contract for an additional 180 K2 "Black Panther" tanks.
Additionally, Deputy Minister Bejda addressed concerns regarding U.S. foreign aid funding. He confirmed that President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend foreign aid financing for 90 days does not apply to defense contracts with the Polish government, ensuring that negotiations and contract execution can proceed as planned.
Poland remains committed to strengthening its defense capabilities, reinforcing its strategic position in the region, and contributing to European security.
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Source: Polska Zbrojna / Agencja Uzbrojenia / Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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