Poland intends to buy two more squads of F-35s, minister says
Two extra squadrons of F-35s would double the existing order, from 32 to 64.
Poland says US offering 250 used Strykers for $1, with Warsaw prepared to accept
US Strykers currently in Europe would be transferred to Poland rather than shipped back to the US following a force reduction on the continent, under a proposed plan.
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Poland selects Sweden’s Saab A26 as future submarine
The deal for three submarines is expected to be a 10 billion Polish zloty ($2.52 billion) investment.
Poland signs $300M lease for Apache attack helicopters
The deal, which covers eight AH-64Ds, will serve as a capability bridge until the first of 96 newly-bought Apaches arrive starting in 2028.
Poland adds long-range strike to its F-35 fleet with AARGM-ER missiles
Poland's Minister of National Defence, called the deal a “breakthrough purchase” that will allow Poland to “effectively use all the capabilities of these most modern aircraft.”
Poland acquires General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian in $310M deal
The SkyGuardian purchase comes months after Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the creation of a so-called “Drone Force,” following the model that Ukraine created earlier this year.
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A ‘breakthrough’ moment for Polish military aviation as Apache deal is signed
Poland's defense minister teased further deals, saying "The Polish army needs hundreds of thousands of drones, primarily reconnaissance, which will cooperate with Apache helicopters. We are working on this together with the American government.”
Poland’s new East Shield plan mixes modern ISR with old-school physical barriers
Poland will spend $2.55 billion over the next four years to strengthen its borders with Belarus and Kaliningrad, under a new government plan.