The country intends to significantly expand the size of its armed forces and is implementing a defense modernization program.
Washington will give Warsaw about $2 billion. to modernize the defense. This was stated in a statement by the US State Department on Monday, September 25.
The US emphasized that Poland is a reliable US security ally, as well as important for the collective defense of NATO’s eastern flank.
“In addition to its central role in providing international aid to Ukraine, Poland demonstrates a strong commitment to strengthening regional security through heavy investment in defense spending,” the State Department said in a statement.
The United States noted Poland’s fulfillment of defense investment pledges made at the 2014 Wales summit.
In addition to the two billion mentioned above, the United States will also provide up to $60 million to cover the costs of the new loan, which will help accelerate Poland’s defense modernization by supporting urgent purchases of goods and services of defense from the United States.
Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak said the Polish Army will be the strongest land force in Europe.
Ukraine and Poland are working to create a large military medical center to exchange experience and provide practical assistance.
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Source: korrespondent
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