The financing “underscores the United States’ steadfast commitment to Poland’s security”, says the State Department.
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US opens missile defence base in Poland
The first permanent US military installation in Poland shows “the whole world clearly that this is no longer a Russian zone of influence”, said President Andrzej Duda.
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Poland to be NATO’s biggest defence spender this year as proportion of GDP
The Polish defence budget, at 4.12% of GDP, is the highest among NATO countries and more than double the alliance’s guideline of 2%.
New Polish government “may invalidate” final arms deals signed by predecessor
The included a $2.6 billion deal with South Korea to purchase over 150 self-propelled howitzers.
Poland signs agreement on producing Javelin missiles
It would be the first country outside the US to manufacture Javelin anti-tank missile systems.
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’s land forces will be most powerful in Europe, says defence minister
Poland this week confirmed a deal that will see it acquire almost 1,000 tanks and over 600 howitzers from South Korea.
Poland to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, highest level in NATO, says ruling party chief
“We must be a cohesive, armed and brave nation,” said Jarosław Kaczyński.
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.
