Poland is the first European or NATO country – other than the US itself – to operate Abrams tanks.
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Poland approves $1.4 billion deal to buy 116 Abrams tanks from US
$200 million of the costs will be covered by the US itself as part of military aid to Poland.
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Poland to buy 116 used Abrams tanks from US
The Abrams tanks will help fill the gap left by Poland’s donation of T-72 tanks to Ukraine, says the defence minister.
US defence secretary hails Poland as “one of our most stalwart allies” on Warsaw visit
“It’s ironic that what Mr Putin did not want to see happen was a stronger NATO on his flank, and that’s exactly what he will see,” said Lloyd Austin.
Purchase of US Abrams tanks strengthens Poland and NATO against Russia
Hans Binnendijk
It will also strengthen ties with Warsaw’s most important ally.
Poland to buy 250 US Abrams tanks as deterrent against Russia
The purchase is motivated by “challenges … to international security”.
