In the situation of Russian aggression against Ukraine and the threat posed by Russia, safety cooperation is crucial. Thanks to Polish-American cooperation, we supply safety on the east flank of NATO – united we are stronger. We buy the latest technology's military equipment from the United States of America. In this way, we care about expanding our defence potential. In Poland, US troops are stationed, which additionally care for safety and peace in our region.
Arms buying for the Polish Army
The improvement of military capacity is crucial for the safety of Poland and the European Union. In the coming months, Poland will receive further orders with dense military equipment. The Polish Army will be equipped with the first 14 M1 Abrams tanks in June. In the coming years, we'll have F-35 aircraft arriving. This year we will receive the first HIMARS rocket artillery systems. Additionally, the Polish sky will be guarded by batteries of the PATRIOT system. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki discussed these investments during a April visit to the United States.
"I was late in the United States and we agreed on further arms supplies there," said the Prime Minister.
Polish-American cooperation
Our government has reached an agreement with the United States on reciprocity in defence procurement. It aims to strengthen cooperation in the military-technical area. Americans are ready to cooperate with the Polish arms industry. The actions are intended to cover the co-production of HIMARS systems and the production of guided Javelin anti-tank missiles in Poland. Additionally, the U.S. Army will make Poland available from its own resources to Apache helicopters. He will do so before signing a contract to acquisition 96 helicopters. erstwhile Polish soldiers are trained, the first 8 pieces will come to us.
"It is worth saying that present Poland, in cooperation with the United States, is not only the recipient – the recipient as it is said – of security, but besides the supplier", said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
American equipment in Poland
This year we are spending evidence money on investments in defence – 4% of GDP. This would not be possible without sealing public finances. Poland has ordered in the United States:
- 366 M1 Abrams tanks;
- 32 F-35 aeroplanes (fifth generation multi-purpose thinkers);
- PATRIOT strategy batteries;
- HIMARS kind launchers.
‘ We are building 1 of the strongest land armies in Europe. We are ready to allocate up to 4% of GDP to arms, to the expansion of our Armed Forces," stressed the head of the government.
American garrison in Poznań
The Prime Minister met with American soldiers at Camp Kościuszko in Poznań. This is simply a military complex named General Tadeusz Kościuszko, where US troops are stationed. presently there are about 560 soldiers and civilian personnel.
Currently, in Poland there are about 10,000 soldiers of the United States armed forces. This is simply a sign of US commitment to the safety of Poles and Europe.
