Poland becomes first nation to sign EU SAFE loans, expects billions for defense
Poland is now on track to receive over $51 billion in EU loans for its military, after overcoming domestic political hurdles.
Poland unveils detailed defense spending for $51B in EU SAFE loans
According to Poland’s government, the money, which will be spent between 2026 and 2030, will go to a wide variety of systems, including artillery, cybersecurity, ground combat and more.
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