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Hyundai Rotem to unveil localized K2 tank in Poland

Hyundai Rotem, Korea's sole tank manufacturer, said Monday it will unveil a localized mock-up of its K2 tank for Poland this week, following an 8.98 trillion won deal last month to export the product to the Eastern European country.

2025-09-01

Poland sent 350 tanks to Ukraine. These Korean models will replace them.

Hyundai Rotem showcased its K2 Black Panther tanks in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, ahead of their export to Poland to replace Soviet-era equipment sent to Ukraine. Poland plans to acquire more K2 models amid ongoing security needs.

2025-08-21

Poland signs $6.5 billion deal to purchase second batch of K2 tanks

Poland on Friday signed a deal worth about $6.5 billion to purchase the second batch of K2 tanks from Hyundai Rotem, Seoul's defense ministry said, marking the largest-ever export contract won by a Korean defense contractor.

2025-08-02

Korea finalizes second deal with Poland to export 180 more K2 tanks

Korea has secured its first major defense export deal under the Lee Jae Myung administration, with the finalization of a second-phase contract to supply a further 180 K2 Black Panther tanks to Poland.

2025-07-02

Korea to sign 2nd export contract with Poland for K2 tanks later this month

A second export contract for 180 K2 tanks produced in Korea is expected to be signed with Poland later this month, according to government sources and defense industry officials.

2025-06-10

Polish president voices hope for swift progress in K2 tank deal with Korea

Polish President Andrzej Duda has expressed hope for swift progress in finalizing a contract with Korea to buy K2 battle tanks, highlighting the importance of continued defense cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday.

2025-03-07

Korean, Polish foreign ministers discuss defense, get K2 tank deal back on track

Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski pledged to provide “all necessary support” to ensure the swift implementation of the contract for K2 tanks, which was suspended in December due to upheaval in Korea.

2025-03-06

South Korea world's 11th-largest defense spender last year: Report

South Korea was the 11th-largest defense spender in the world last year, a report showed Monday, as the country seeks to strengthen its defense capabilities against North Korean military threats.

2024-12-30

South Korea to use homegrown transmission for K2 tanks

South Korea's defense authorities approved on Monday a plan to build K2 battle tanks with a homegrown transmission system, the state arms procurement agency said.

2024-10-28

Hyundai Rotem eyes global market with advanced K2 tank, unmanned vehicle

Hyundai Rotem is set to solidify its position as a leading supplier of ground weapon systems, including the latest K2 tank and wheeled armored vehicles lineups, showcasing a new market portfolio.

2023-11-20