Hyundai Rotem plan to build EU tank hub in Poland takes shape

Aerospace & Defense Industries Hyundai Rotem plan to build EU tank hub in Poland takes shape Success depends on tech transfer and EU rules on defense financing Hyundai Rotem's K2 tanks are being adapted for Poland's military. (Sgt. Piotr Szafarski, Polish Armed Forces) MARTA PANAS-GOWORSKA and ANDRZEJ GOWORSKI November 11, 2026 12:32 JST WARSAW -- Hyundai Rotem's plan to build a European tank manufacturing base in Poland is gaining pace after the government granted a tax break for the K2 to be assembled and its parts to be produced locally. Read Next Defense India forms commando units for close combat along China border Defense Japan to create defense research hubs at universities for AI, space tech Defense Japan to bolster defenses with unified missile, artillery systems Aerospace & Defense Industries Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Qatar pact complements Mecca alliance Interview SF writer Daniel Suarez warns of AI-powered authoritarianism Aerospace & Defense Industries Japan offers opportunities, partnerships for defense contractor Thales: CEO Policy Asia North Korea's pact with Russia built to outlast Ukraine war Latest on Aerospace & Defense Industries Aerospace & Defense Industries Japan prepares for commercial drone flocks after operating limit lifted Aerospace & Defense Industries Japan's Itochu adds engine maintenance to aviation portfolio with IAG unit stake Aerospace & Defense Industries Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Qatar pact complements Mecca alliance Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.