In a significant boost to Haiti’s security capabilities, the Haitian National Police (PNH) formally received three state-of-the-art tracked battle tanks from South Korea on February 5, 2026. This strategic donation represents a major enhancement to the Caribbean nation’s law enforcement arsenal amid ongoing security challenges.
The newly acquired armored vehicles are engineered specifically for high-risk operations in hostile environments. Each tank features formidable firepower capabilities, armed with six grenade launchers capable of discharging 20 grenades per minute individually. This configuration enables a collective firing capacity of 120 grenades per minute across all three vehicles. The tanks support multiple munition types including stun grenades for crowd control, smoke grenades for tactical concealment, and tear gas for riot situations.
Beyond their offensive capabilities, these vehicles boast premium armor protection designed to withstand high-caliber weaponry, direct fire attacks, Molotov cocktails, and explosive devices. Their tracked design ensures superior mobility across challenging landscapes and unpaved roads, guaranteeing operational deployment regardless of terrain conditions.
The PNH has confirmed possessing both the specialized personnel and logistical infrastructure necessary to maintain these advanced systems. Qualified institutional technicians will handle all maintenance requirements, with ammunition supply chains already secured. Immediate deployment plans are underway to position these assets at strategic locations nationwide to enhance security operations.
This international cooperation initiative between South Korea and Haiti marks a substantial upgrade in the Caribbean nation’s ability to address complex security scenarios with advanced military-grade equipment operated by police forces.