Jaroslaw Adamowski
Jaroslaw Adamowski is the Poland correspondent for Defense News.
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Polish rearmament plan banks on US weapons bought with EU backing
The Polish government wants to involve U.S. producers in additional procurements of weapons and equipment that could be bankrolled by SAFE loans.
Election Could Alter Poland's Defense Focus
The largely unexpected victory by opposition candidate Andrzej Duda in the second round of Poland's recent presidential elections could shift Polish military priorities and create more friction with Russia
Siemoniak, Carter Discuss Polish Patriot Buy
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak met with US Defense Secretary Ash Carter in Washington on May 19 to discuss the potential acquisition of Patriot interceptors by Poland under the country's ongoing air defense modernization program.
Czech Defense Ministry Eyes Several Tenders
The Czech Ministry of Defense has unveiled plans to buy new armored vehicles, radars, and ammunition, and to sign new maintenance and servicing contracts for its Airbus A-319 and L-410 aircraft, as part of its ongoing military modernization efforts.
France Offers Subs, Cruise Missiles to Poland
France has offered to supply Poland with naval cruise missiles should Warsaw opt to buy French-designed Scorpene submarines.
Becvar Named Top Czech Military Chief
Czech President Milos Zeman has appointed Lt. Gen. Josef Becvar as the new chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces. Becvar will replace Gen. Petr Pavel.
Bulgaria May Withdraw MiG-29s From Service
Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev has announced the Air Force likely will pull its 12 MiG-29 fighter jets out of service rather than proceed with what he called an "overpriced" maintenance and repair deal with Russia
Czechs Plan Sharp Rise in Troop Levels
Czech Defense Minister Martin Stropnicky has unveiled plans to expand the Czech Republic's military from the current 16,600 troops to as much as 27,000 by 2025. In addition, the government may revive conscription, reports local daily Mlada fronta DNES
Poland Eyes Fund To Arm Eastern Europe
Poland plans to bolster armament efforts of neighboring countries through government, bank and export loans as a response to Russia's increased military presence in Ukraine.
Russian Menace Spawns E. Europe Cooperation
Several Eastern European countries are bolstering cooperative military training in response to Russia's military intervention in Ukraine and annexation of the Crimean peninsula. The Baltic states, where fears of Moscow's military expansionism are rapidly rising, are leading these efforts.
