[Yang Nak-gyu's Defence Club] Four Major Export Items of Poland

Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Medium Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Military Vehicles, Submarine, etc.

Additional defense exports to Poland appear to be possible. Following the contract signed last year for 1,000 K2 tanks, around 600 K9 self-propelled howitzers, and three squadrons of FA-50 light attack aircraft, discussions are now underway for exports including submarines.

According to the Ministry of National Defense on the 1st, Defense Minister Lee Jong-seop, who is visiting Poland, held talks with Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on the 31st of last month (local time) to discuss ways to expand defense and defense industry cooperation between the two countries. The two ministers discussed additional defense cooperation measures during the meeting.

The four additional defense export items discussed that day are wheeled infantry fighting vehicles, medium infantry fighting vehicles, military vehicles, and submarines. Poland is expected to favor Korean companies in these projects if additional financial support is positively finalized and export contracts are confirmed.

The most promising project is the submarine project. Poland plans to order three submarines, with construction costs estimated at around 4 trillion won. HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean plan to actively promote submarines at the Poland International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO 2023) held this month in Kielce, Poland, and at the 2023 International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) held in October at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam.

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