The 16th Pomeranian Mechanised Division has received 18 more K2GF tanks, unloaded at the port of Gdansk between 11 and 12 August 2025.
The delivery is part of the contract signed in 2022 with South Korea for the purchase of 180 units of the model. With this shipment, Poland now has 151 operational tanks, with only 29 remaining to complete the first agreed batch.
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The K2GF — an adapted variant of the South Korean K2 Black Panther — features modifications requested by the Polish Army, including NATO-standard compatible communication systems, improved fire control, and adjustments to operate in the harsh climatic conditions of Central and Eastern Europe.
Considered one of the most advanced tanks in the world, the K2GF combines high mobility, composite armour, and firepower with a 120 mm gun, offering versatile combat capability across different tactical scenarios.
The pace of deliveries from South Korea contrasts with the slower timelines of other suppliers, such as Germany, strengthening Warsaw’s confidence in the bilateral partnership. Furthermore, recent statements about the possibility of manufacturing tanks on Polish soil reinforce the prospect of a long-term strategic cooperation that could benefit both the Polish and South Korean defence industries.
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