The Polish Armed Forces have expanded their armored fleet with the arrival of 38 new M1A2 Abrams tanks supplied by the United States. This marks the single largest delivery under a 2022 defense contract, strengthening Warsaw’s armored capabilities amid regional security concerns. The shipment also included 14 M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicles, used to retrieve and repair disabled tanks under combat conditions.
The order is part of a long-term deal for 250 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams, which represents the most modern configuration of the tank. The SEPv3 package integrates improved combat systems, advanced protection technologies, and greater mobility. Additional equipment under the agreement includes 26 Hercules recovery vehicles, 17 M1074 Joint Assault Bridges, and extensive training and logistics packages. With the latest batch, Poland has now received 85 Abrams tanks, adding to its arsenal that already fields Leopard 2, K2 Black Panther, and PT-91 models.
Prior to operational deployment, the tanks will be processed at the WZL Military Plant in Poznan, where the Abrams Regional Maintenance Hub is tasked with ensuring systems arrive free of transit damage. Deliveries will continue in phases until 2026, progressively strengthening Poland’s heavy armored brigades.
The Abrams line, developed by General Dynamics, has been the backbone of U.S. and allied armored forces since its introduction in the 1980s. The current M1A2 variant weighs around 60.7 tons (134,000 pounds), measures 10 meters in length, and integrates composite armor for improved survivability. Its primary weapon is a 120mm cannon, supported by a .50 caliber heavy machine gun and M240 machine guns. Operated by a four-person crew, the platform is powered by a 1,500-horsepower gas turbine engine, enabling speeds above 40 mph and a range exceeding 418 km — ensuring that Poland fields one of NATO’s most modern and battle-proven armored systems.
