“Our allies know well and understand how important are our tasks here,” the country's deputy prime minister and defense minister wrote on social media.
Polish officials said they have discussed the project with Italian and Japanese stakeholders, but it's unclear if there have been formal government talks.
By 2026, the Polish Ministry of Defence plans to allocate about $47 billion toward acquiring new weapons and military equipment, with fifth-generation fighter jets a top priority.
NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission was launched a day after Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined the alliance. More than 15 years later, the three states still depend on other allies.