They will protect the NATO logistics hub in Rzeszów, which is the main conduit for aid to Ukraine.
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Russian missile that crashed in Poland carried “significant amount” of explosive material
The missile travelled about 100 km over Polish territory after entering from Ukraine.
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Poland to become first European producer of US Barracuda cruise missiles
The deal will “transform the continent’s defence industry”, claims the American supplier, Anduril Industries.
Polish state arms firm Mesko posts record sales amid surging demand for Piorun air defence systems
The firm says it “had never recorded such dynamic growth in its more than 100-year history”.
Poland’s Patriot batteries go fully operational in new Integrated Battle Command System
Poland is the first of America’s allies to fully operationalise the system.
Poland signs $2bn air defence deal with US
“This is a sign of trust and an example of the deepening Polish-US partnership,” said the US chargé d’affaires.
Poland launches operation to strengthen airspace “in response to Russian aggression”
A particular focus will be on detecting low-flying drones.
Warsaw responds to reports US will redeploy Patriots from Poland to Ukraine
A deputy defence minister assures that Patriot air defence systems will continue to “defend the Polish sky”.
Leaders to present details of “iron dome” air defence system for Europe in coming days, says Tusk
The European Investment Bank will provide €300m for Polish satellites that would be part of the system.
UK extends deployment of Sky Sabre air defence system in Poland to end of year
“You are much closer to the front line than we are, and this system can be of much greater help to you than to us at the moment.”
Poland signs $2.5bn deal with US for air defence system
It will make Poland the first country other than the US itself to use the system.
German Patriot missile batteries to remain in Poland until end of year
“By then, we will be ready to replace them with Polish Patriots,” says Poland’s defence minister.
If Germany does not agree to deploy Patriots to Ukraine, Poland will consider accepting them: PM
The secretary general of Poland’s ruling party has expressed concern that Germany’s initial offer was only a “PR ploy”.
Poland accepts German offer of Patriot air defence system after missile strike
Berlin has also offered Eurofighters to help patrol Polish airspace.
