Will Strykers go to the Polish Army?

Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reported that the Americans want to hand over part of Stryker vehicles to Poland free of charge, which will be withdrawn from another European countries. The military checks the method condition and assesses the usefulness of the wagons for the Armed Forces of Poland. “I am open if there is simply a affirmative recommendation,” commented the head of the MON of the US proposal.

Information about the offer concerning 250 wheeled armoured transporters Stryker provided Polish Radio. Inquired about this at the press conference Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz admitted that the Americans had asked to hand over Poland parts of Stryker vehicles, which together with American soldiers would be withdrawn from another European countries. “After preliminary analysis, we agreed that the military would check the method condition and measure their usefulness to our armed forces,” indicated the head of the MON. What will be verified? – Whether this is good material for training, operating, or whether we request specified equipment... – mentioned Kosiniak-Kamish.

The deputy chief of the government stressed that the US offers free equipment. – I am open if there is simply a affirmative advice of the usefulness of this equipment – announced the head of the MON. He reminded that the more weapons for the Polish army the better, especially erstwhile it does not request to spend many millions of dollars. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz besides added that Polish soldiers, learning to operate various kinds of equipment, are preparing to interact with allied forces, due to the fact that Strykers are not the only Americans who usage them.