Jaroslaw Adamowski
Jaroslaw Adamowski is the Poland correspondent for Defense News.
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Ukraine could lift arms-exports ban this year as would-be buyers line up
Gulf countries threatened by Iran could be some of the first nations to buy Ukrainian air-defense technology at scale.
Czech Republic buys Israeli Spyder air-defense weapon for $627 million
The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a deal to acquire the Spyder surface-to-air missile systems made by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
Polish defense trade show spurs deals on drones, digital combat training
This year’s edition of the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland was dominated by major programs, including the country’s efforts to secure 32 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, 250 M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 tanks, and mid- and short-range air defense systems.
Czech defense group expands in Slovakia with wheeled vehicle program in mind
Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď told reporters Sept. 8 that the government had approved the ministry’s vehicle acquisition plans.
Raytheon offers SkyCeptor, Polish industry cooperation for air defense deal
Raytheon Technologies says it is gearing to deliver the first two Patriot Configuration 3+ batteries to Poland in 2022.
Rafael aims to supply Spike LR2 missiles to Serbia, Poland
The company is promoting its product at the MSPO defense industry show in Kielce, Poland, in the country where local, state-owned Mesko plant produces the Spike LR anti-tank guided weapon under a license.
Three vendors submit final offers for multibillion-dollar Czech armored-vehicle race
The Czech Ministry of Defence has received three offers in its tender to acquire 210 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for the country’s land forces.
Poland readies for short-range air defense deal as trade show approaches
The next major procurement in the pipeline concerns Poland’s Narew short-range air defense system, with numerous foreign suppliers competing for the deal.
Polish Defence Ministry confirms plan to buy M1 Abrams tanks
Deliveries of the new tanks are expected to begin in 2022.
Poland could purchase M1 Abrams tanks from US
The Polish Armed Forces are reportedly interested in acquiring up to 250 tanks in the M1A2 SEPv3 variant and a further dozen tracked vehicles for training.
