The agreement covers the delivery of six K9A1 vehicles and 146 K9PL units
Poland's Ministry of National Defence has signed a deal with South Korea's Hanwha Defense to purchase 152 self-propelled howitzers with a total value of $2.6 billion. The deliveries of the equipment are scheduled for 2025 to 2027. This was reported by Defense News citing Polish Armed Forces, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The agreement provides for the transfer of six K9A1 units and 146 K9PL variant systems to the Polish Army. The package of arrangements also includes a training and logistics component, alongside the delivery of a substantial stockpile of 155mm artillery ammunition.
Partnership with Polish State-Run Defense Group
The South Korean manufacturer has signed an agreement with the state-run defense conglomerate PGZ to enable the future production of howitzers within Poland. The procurement was initiated amidst a massive military modernization effort launched by the previous administration following the russian invasion of Ukraine.
Criticism from Representatives of the Incoming Coalition
Meanwhile, politicians preparing to form the country’s new government following recent elections have expressed concerns over such decisions. Certain lawmakers believe that signing long-term defense contracts right before a change in power could negatively impact the development of domestic manufacturing for similar equipment.
Illustrative photo: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Magana / Public domain
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