Warsaw and Seoul close to deal on producing K2 tanks in Poland, Duda says

Polish soldiers ride the South Korean-made K2 tank during trial drills prior to annual artillery show ‘Autumn Fire 23’ at a military range in Bemowo Piskie near Orzysz, Poland, September 16, 2023. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo

WARSAW (Reuters) - A deal allowing South Korean K2 tanks to be produced in Poland could be signed in coming weeks, Polish president Andrzej Duda said on Friday, a potential boost for Warsaw's plans to build up its defences.

Poland has been ramping up military spending in response to Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, and South Korea has emerged as a key arms supplier.