“We are very confident about our strong production capacity to deliver best-quality products on time.” “Today’s rollout of K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers represents our firm commitment to satisfying the needs of Poland,” said Hanwha’s Executive Vice President Lee Boo-hwan. The 212 K9 howitzers, along with ammunition, training, and logistics, are valued at 11.4 billion Polish zloty ($2.32 billion) and are to be delivered over four years. Poland ordered the K2 tanks for 16 billion Polish zloty ($3.26 billion) in July, and delivery is expected to be complete by 2025. Hyundai Rotem delivered the first 10 of 180 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks, while Hanwha Defense transferred the first 29 of 212 K9 Thunder artillery system. The modern battlefield shows no signs of this changing soon, with the development of tanks continuing to adapt to it.Two South Korean defense firms have shipped their first tanks and self-propelled howitzers to Poland less than two months after the $5.76-billion deal was inked. Modern Era – Are Tanks Still Relevant?: Despite numerous prophets heralding the demise of the tank, armor is still an important part of all the world’s militaries. Although the USA and USSR never fought each other directly, almost all proxy wars of the period saw extensive usage of their tanks. World War Two would change these perceptions, and see tanks used in unprecedented numbers across all theaters of war.Ĭold War – East vs West: In a period dominated by nuclear weapons, two opposing superpowers led to the splitting of the world into East and West. Even so, many were unconvinced by this new weapon of war. WW2 – The Tank Goes Global: The Interwar period saw the tank go on a worldwide tour, from Bolivia to China, every corner of the globe and all seven continents felt the tread of heavy armor.
Soon after its introduction, the tank quickly became a killing machine integrated into combined arms operations. However, many pioneers had envisioned the use of armored vehicles in the decades prior to the Great War.
WW1 – Mud, Barbed Wire, and Trenches: The United Kingdom and France started development of tanks in order to break through enemy lines. If you feel something is missing, please add it to our Public Suggestion List. If you spot something wrong, please let us know. As a reader, you can help to improve our site. Tank Encyclopedia continues to be a work-in-progress largely carried out by volunteers.
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