Propulsion solutions provider Renk Group has secured a contract to supply HSWL 295 transmissions for the K2 battle tank, intended for deployment in Poland.
The contract, valued at more than €70m ($81m), will see the transmissions produced at Renk’s facility in Augsburg, Germany.
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According to the company’s website, the HSWL 295 transmission is capable of delivering a maximum engine power of 1,200kW and is suitable for vehicles with weights ranging from 50 to 70t.
It incorporates a power shift transmission system with five forward and five reverse speeds, along with a mechanical overall ratio of 6.2 and a stall torque ratio of 2.5.
The transmission, weighing 2,450kg without oil filling, also includes a fully integrated brake system and an advanced steering system for enhanced manoeuvrability.
In September 2025, Renk introduced the HSWL 076 transmission for modern lightweight tracked vehicles during the DSEI event in London.
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By GlobalDataRenk vehicle mobility solutions CEO Michael Masur said: “With its growing defence capacities and strategic investment in military technology, Poland is now among the largest providers of troops within NATO and is making a significant contribution to the collective security of Europe.
“We are firmly committed to providing our partners in the region with strong support through Renk technology.”
Poland has been strengthening its defence capabilities as it is located strategically on NATO’s eastern flank.
The Central European country allocated 124.3bn zlotys (€33bn) for its 2025 defence budget, marking a $1.6bn increase from the previous year.
In July 2025, the US State Department announced a $4bn foreign military financing loan guarantee for Poland, enabling the procurement of military equipment and advanced technologies for the Polish Army.
The Polish Ministry of National Defense recently conducted a successful operational exercise for its WISŁA medium-range air defence system, which operates using Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).
