The US has now provided over $15 billion under the US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme.
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EU approves Polish plans to use Covid recovery funds for defence and security
Poland is “the first and so far the only one in the EU” to finance security with Covid funds, says Poland’s regional policy minister.
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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.
Polish military loses missile fuse on flight near Belarus border, asks public to report sightings
The army has assured the public that the device does not pose any danger.
Poland increases troop numbers on Belarus border by 2,000
The soldiers are expected to arrive at the border within the next two weeks.
Poland increases security on Belarus border over Wagner presence
The arrival of Wagner forces in Belarus “could mark a new phase of hybrid warfare”, says Jarosław Kaczyński.
Poland takes delivery of first HIMARS from US
The rocket artillery system, which Poland first ordered in 2019, has been used to great effect by Ukraine in its defence against Russia.
Poland to buy £1.9 billion air defence system from UK
It is the largest ever UK defence export deal with Poland.
Poland announces €427 million investment in ammunition production
Poland’s efforts to ramp up ammunition production this week received EU backing.
“You are the frontlines of our collective defence,” Biden tells eastern NATO leaders in Warsaw
The Bucharest Nine – an alliance of states on NATO’s eastern flank stretching from the Baltic to Bulgaria – today met in Warsaw.
Poland to spend 4% of GDP on defence this year, highest current level in NATO
NATO’s current largest relative defence spenders are Greece (3.76%) and the United States (3.47%).
First Korean tanks and howitzers arrive in Poland
Poland’s president and defence minister welcomed the arrival of the military equipment from South Korea.
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 and Germany to train Ukrainian troops in new EU mission
This is “not just a training mission, it is clear proof that the EU will stand by Ukraine for as long as is needed”.
