The two countries are also hoping to establish a maintenance hub in Poland for repairing German-made Leopard tanks damaged in Ukraine.
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Poland receives first Abrams tanks from US
Poland is the first European or NATO country – other than the US itself – to operate Abrams tanks.
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Destroyed Russian weapons put on display in Warsaw to “prove Russia can be defeated”
The destroyed weapons puncture the myth that “the Russian army is invincible”, says a Polish official.
Poland has given Ukraine military aid worth at least $1.7bn, expects allies to help fill the gaps
“We are also the main [supplier of] heavy weapons to Ukraine,” says President Duda.
Poland accuses Germany of reneging on promise to provide tanks to replace those given to Ukraine
“It is a big disappointment for us,” says President Duda.
Poland confirms it is sending tanks to Ukraine
“We are helping our neighbours from Ukraine, but they are also helping us by…fighting for our safety and peace,” said the prime minister.
US pledges to make Polish army “one of the most capable in Europe” amid talks on new arms deals
Poland’s defence minister is in Washington for talks over buying attack helicopters, Patriot air defence systems, and other US equipment.
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.
Lukashenko pledges “brutal reaction” to Polish military build-up on border
“They are real scoundrels. I am afraid that they might start a war with us,” said the Belarusian president.
Trade unions warn $6bn purchase of US tanks could cost thousands of Polish jobs
The deal is the biggest in the Polish army’s history.
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”.
