Jaroslaw Adamowski
Jaroslaw Adamowski is the Poland correspondent for Defense News.
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Poland proffers common defense financing as panacea for arming Europe
Warsaw is spurring discussions about the so-called European Defence Mechanism, a key topic for Poland's EU presidency in the first half of 2025.
Bulgaria Approves $1.4B Fighter Jet, Vessel Acquisition Programs
The Bulgarian government has approved programs to acquire new fighter jets, modernize the country’s Mikoyan MiG-29 aircraft and purchase new patrol vessels.
Croatia Probes Fighter Jet Deal With Ukraine Amid Corruption Claims
The Croatian military police have launched a probe into the Defence Ministry’s acquisition of 12 modernized Mikoyan MiG-21 fighter jets from Ukraine.
Czech Republic, Hungary Mull Joint Gripen Squadron
The Czech government is considering setting up a joint air squadron with Hungary.
Slovak Prime Minister Names New Defense Minister
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico appointed Lt. Gen. Peter Gajdos to serve as the country’s new defense minister.
Poland Eyes $21B Program To Replace Fighting Vehicles
Poland plans to spend up to 80 billion zloty to replace its Soviet-designed BWP-1 and BWP-2 infantry fighting vehicles.
Bulgaria Halts Guardian, Sand Cat Armored Vehicle Procurements
Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev has decided to halt two procurements to deliver US Guardian and Israeli Sand Cat armored vehicles to the Bulgarian Armed Forces.
Polish MoD: Rheinmetall, BAE, PGZ To Bid in Anti-Aircraft Tender
The Polish MoD has obtained three offers from manufacturers interested in bidding in the country’s anti-aircraft system tender.
Serbia Names New Defense Minister, Eyes Missile Defense Deal With Russia
Serbia’s lawmakers voted last month to dismiss the previous defense minister over a sexist remark he made to a female journalist last December.
Croatian Parliament Approves Kiowa Helo Deal
The Croatian Parliament has approved the contract to acquire 16 Bell Helicopter OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helos from the US military surplus, the country’s Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Estonian Military Eyes $902M Acquisitions By 2020
Planned procurement includes drones, long-range anti-tank missile systems, personal weapons and munitions.
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