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# Poland Completes Delivery of 212 K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers Under First Contract
- URL: https://www.adriadefense.com/poland-completes-delivery-of-212-k9-self-propelled-howitzers-under-first-contract/
- Published: 2025-12-18T09:00:05.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-18T09:00:04.000Z
- Description: Poland has completed the delivery of all 212 K9A1 Thunder self-propelled howitzers under its first executive contract with South Korea’s Hanwha Defense. The deliveries mark a key step in restoring and modernizing Polish artillery capabilities.
- Author: AdriaDefense Desk
- Tags: Poland, #K9A1 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzer, #Hanwha Defense, South Korea, #South Korea defense news, #Pawel Bejda, Polish Armaments Group, #Polish Army, #K9 Thunder

The Polish Armed Forces have completed the delivery of all **212 K9A1 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzer s**under the first executive contract signed with South Korea’s **Hanwha Defense**, marking a key milestone in Poland’s ongoing artillery modernisation programme.

Confirmation of the final delivery batch was provided by **Paweł Bejda**, Secretary of State at Poland’s Ministry of National Defence. The last systems were transferred to the **1st Masurian Artillery Brigade** of the **16th Mechanized Division**, completing the contract valued at approximately **USD 2.4 billion**. The previous delivery of 21 howitzers took place in mid-November.

The completed contract forms part of a broader **framework agreement signed in 2022**, under which Poland plans to acquire a total of **672 K9 self-propelled howitzers**. The initial batch of 212 systems consists of the **K9A1 configuration**, manufactured in South Korea and delivered on an accelerated schedule to rapidly restore artillery capabilities.

At a later stage, the delivered howitzers are set to be **upgraded to the K9PL standard**, a variant being developed jointly by specialists from **Polish Armaments Group (PGZ)** and Hanwha Defense. In parallel, Poland plans to domestically manufacture approximately **460 additional K9PL systems** at a new production facility, with local production scheduled to begin in **2026**.

The agreement also covers supporting assets, including **K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles (ARV)** and **K11 Fire Direction Center Vehicles (FDCV)**, which provide automated ammunition resupply and command support for artillery units.

The rapid induction of South Korean artillery systems has played a central role in addressing **capability gaps within the Polish Army**, which emerged after significant transfers of self-propelled artillery to Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion. For Polish service, the K9 platforms are being adapted to national requirements, including integration with **Polish command-and-control systems**, positioning solutions, and the **TOPAZ automated fire-control system**, enabling interoperability with existing Polish artillery command vehicles.

In parallel, Poland is implementing a **second executive contract worth approximately USD 2.6 billion**, covering the delivery of an additional **152 K9 howitzers**. This batch includes **six K9A1 units and 146 K9PL systems**, further expanding the Polish Army’s long-range firepower.

The **K9 Thunder** is a modern 155 mm self-propelled artillery system equipped with a **52-calibre barrel**, an armoured chassis, and an advanced automated fire-control system. It offers a firing range of up to **40 km with standard ammunition** and **over 50 km with rocket-assisted projectiles**, positioning it among the most capable artillery systems currently in service in Europe.