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Poland receives first consignment of Korean tanks, howitzers

The Polish president added that the rapid delivery of the hardware was needed given what was happening in Ukraine. Adam Warżawa/PAP

Poland has taken delivery of the first of hundreds of main battle tanks and howitzers from South Korea.

First K2 tanks, K9 howitzers from South Korea to reach Poland on Tuesday

Poland's President Andrzej Duda and Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak will attend a ceremony in the port city of Gdynia on Tuesday at which Poland will accept the first K2 tanks and K9 howitzers for the country’s Armed Forces from South Korea.

Poland expects deliveries of Korean tanks, howitzers this year

South Korea will deliver the first tanks and howitzers Poland has ordered by the end of the year, the Polish defence minister has said.

Pentagon sets up repair facility for Ukrainian artillery in Poland

The Pentagon has set up a repair facility to help Ukrainians replace barrels of their Western-made howitzers which suffer from wear and tear due to extensive use, the New York Times has reported.

MoD confirms South Korean arms contract

Poland's defence minister Mariusz Blaszczak on Wednesday confirmed the purchase of 288 K238 Chunmoo missile batteries from South Korea.

Gov't approves contract for 48 Polish howitzers

Poland's Defence Ministry has approved the purchase of 48 Polish-made Krab self-propelled howitzers, and 36 auxiliary vehicles in a deal valued at PLN 3.8 billion (EUR 800 million).

Poland to receive FA-50 fighters from South Korea next year says MoD

Next year, twelve Korean FA-50 training and combat aircraft will be delivered to Poland, the country's defence minister has said.

Poland's MoD seals military deal with South Korea

The Polish defence minister has approved contracts for the purchase of South Korean tanks and self-propelled howitzers as Poland seeks to boost its security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

First war-damaged Russian tanks go on show in Warsaw to ‘prove that the Russians can be defeated’

The Russian T-72 and a self-propelled howitzer have gone on display in the capital’s Royal Castle Square as ‘proof that determination, courage and professionalism can defeat the Russian Army.’ The tanks are part of a broader exhibition entitled 'The Invincible Army', which will later move on to other European capitals.

Polish-made howitzers delivered to front line says Ukraine

Polish-made Krab howitzers have been transported to the Ukrainian front line and are ready for action, Oleksii Reznikov, the Ukrainian defence minister, has said.

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