Jaroslaw Adamowski
Jaroslaw Adamowski is the Poland correspondent for Defense News.
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Unfazed by Iran’s threats, Bulgaria moves to aid U.S. military operations
A Bulgarian parliamentary committee has approved a U.S. request to let American forces use a local air base to support the U.S. war against Iran.
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.
Poland Mulls F-16 Purchase From US
The Defence Ministry may also acquire new anti-aircraft and air defense systems, submarines, and helicopters, as well as upgrade the military’s cybersecurity capacities.
Poland Awards $220M Short-Range Air Defense Deal
Combined with planned missile acquisitions, the Polish government sees the buy as one of the country’s key military procurement programs, and a crucial part of its efforts to ramp up the country's defenses against an increasingly belligerent Russia.
Poland Orders Howitzers in $1.1B Artillery Deal
The Polish Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth more than 4.6 billion zloty (US $1.1 billion) to acquire 96 Krab self-propelled howitzers from local manufacturer Huta Stalowa Wola.
Czech Defense Ministry Eyes New Armored Vehicles, Radars Amid Budget Hike
The Czech Republic is intensifying efforts to raise its military expenditure from 1.08 percent of its GDP this year to 1.4 percent by 2020, and 2 percent by 2025.
Polish Defence Ministry Unveils $14.5B Modernization Program
The priority procurements for the Polish Armed Forces are to include new air defense systems, 14 multi-purpose helicopters, 1,200 drones, three coastal defense vessels and two mine destroyers, as well as an undisclosed amount of submarines.
Lithuania Buys 168 Armored Personnel Carriers From Germany
Under the plan, the vehicles will be operated by the Lithuanian land force and delivered in the years 2017 to 2018.
Poland Awards Anti-Aircraft Defense Contract
The contract, worth close to 750 million zloty (US $180 million), is part of Poland’s plans to expand and modernize its air defense capabilities.
Romania to Award Armored Vehicles Deal to Germany's Rheinmetall
The amount of the planned acquisition was not disclosed, but the Romanian Armed Forces is planning to replace about 1,500 vehicles in the coming years.
