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Poland eyes benefits of joining GCAP sixth-generation fighter project
Polish officials said they have discussed the project with Italian and Japanese stakeholders, but it's unclear if there have been formal government talks.
Poland confirms T-72 tank delivery to Ukraine, with Challenger 2 tanks to fill gap
Poland’s prime minister has confirmed the country supplied its Soviet-designed T-72 tanks to Ukraine to support the fight against Russia, which invaded Ukraine Feb. 24.
Poland shortlists Boeing, Bell for combat helo acquisition
Other players who have expressed interest in supplying their aircraft to Poland include Airbus and Leonardo.
Poland will get a new air-defense system after the summer
With Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine continuing to stir Poland’s defense posture, Warsaw decided to accelerate the procurement by several years.
Poland signs $4.75 billion Abrams tank deal as Russia’s war speeds procurements
Deliveries are to begin this year, with 28 tanks to be procured to the country’s armed forces.
Will Slovakia send Ukraine S-300 air defenses? The Pentagon is working on it.
A top Pentagon official told lawmakers on Wednesday the Biden administration is working to accommodate NATO ally Slovakia’s offer to send more S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine, in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
By Joe Gould
‘Not brain science:’ Here’s how the Ukraine fighter swap could work
While the politics surrounding the transfer of Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine are complicated, experts say the technical and logistical difficulties involved can be surmounted and should not stand in the way of getting a deal done.
Poland eyes three new vessels to boost Baltic Sea mine-hunting chops
With the planned procurement, the Polish Navy is to reach a total of six modern mine countermeasure vessels in its fleet.
Frustrated lawmakers blast stalled transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle grilled Biden administration officials Thursday over the Pentagon’s rejection of Poland’s surprise plan give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine to repel Russia’s mightier forces.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon rejects Poland’s offer to transfer fighter fleet for Ukraine
The Pentagon rejected Poland's offer to transfer its MiG-29 fighter jets to the U.S., who would have then given them to Ukraine.
Construction of Aegis Ashore in Poland nearing completion
While the Missile Defense Agency's Aegis Ashore site's construction is nearing completion, it remains unclear when it will become operational.
By Jen Judson