Jaroslaw Adamowski

Jaroslaw Adamowski

Jaroslaw Adamowski is the Poland correspondent for Defense News.

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Lockheed Martin to roll out first F-35s for Poland this summer

Polish pilot training on the fifth-generation aircraft is slated to begin in later 2024.

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Poland to spend $2.9 billion on missile equipment from South Korea, US

The deal for Chunmoo missile launchers comes Polish defense leaders visit Seoul to hash out financing terms for a slate of pending arms purchases.

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Poland eyes frigates from Australia, new submarines

Poland is seeking to upgrade its naval capabilities.

Poland mulls F-35, F-16A/B fighters acquisition

The Polish Ministry of Defence is considering the purchase of new F-35 Lightning II fighters or a newer version of the F-16 jets to upgrade the country’s Air Force.

Lithuania to acquire Boxer vehicles, howitzers, NASAMS

Under the plan, the three procurements are to enable the Lithuanian Armed Forces with "greater mobility, force protection and firepower," "efficient fire support," and a "robust and proven air defense system,” respectively.

European, Israeli companies to bid in Poland’s combat drone tender

The Polish Ministry of Defence has obtained applications from 15 companies that plan to submit bids in the tender to supply combat UAVs to the country’s armed forces.

Bulgaria's former defense minister put on trial amid procurement irregularity allegations

President Rumen Radev is scheduled to testify April 12.

Czech, Swiss militaries could lease Airbus A400M from Germany

Prague has been planning to acquire at least two new aircraft, with some of the considered options including Lockheed Martin’s C-130 Hercules or Embraer’s KC-390 aircraft.

Poland to acquire Black Hawks, select helicopter supplier

The aircraft will include two Black Hawk helos, and the remaining 14 will be selected among offers that were submitted by Lockheed Martin, Leonardo and Airbus Helicopters.

Estonia joins Finland in howitzer procurement

Estonian Defence Minister Margus Tsahkna said the new weapons will significantly increase the artillery and maneuver capabilities of the country’s land forces.

Czech Republic, Romania order new armored personnel carriers

The Czech Republic has ordered new Pandur II eight-wheel drive vehicles, and Romania has awarded a deal for additional Piranha III eight-wheel drive APCs.

Croatia, Serbia Arm Up With NATO, Soviet Weapons

Shortly after Croatia unveiled plans to acquire new fighter jets, patrol vessels, transport helos, self-propelled howitzers and military trucks this year, Serbia’s government announced it will obtain eight Mikoyan MiG-29 fighters and two BUK surface-to-air missile systems from Belarus.

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