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| K2 Black Panther |
Poland continues to modernize its army on a large scale, signing a contract worth $6.7 billion (25.1 billion Polish zloty) for the purchase of an additional 180 advanced South Korean K2 "Black Panther" tanks. This agreement is another giant step in the country's rapid military rearmament.
The special feature of the deal is that 61 of these 180 tanks will not just be supplied from South Korea, but produced on the territory of Poland itself. This will not only create jobs, but also strengthen the local defense industry, allowing Poland to independently maintain and modernize the fleet.
This purchase is part of a large—scale program that by 2030 should turn Poland into the owner of one of the largest tank armies in Europe. After completing all deliveries (including previous orders for K2 and other models), the Polish army will have about 1,100 battle tanks at its disposal. This impressive number will exceed the combined tank fleet of the four leading European powers — Germany, France, Great Britain and Italy — combined.
The K2 Black Panther tank is considered one of the most modern in the world, equipped with a powerful cannon, advanced fire control system, active protection and high mobility. Its mass implementation radically changes the balance of power in Eastern Europe and demonstrates Poland's determination to ensure its security in a difficult geopolitical situation.
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