Poland News

Turkiye to be the leading nation at Poland’s MSPO Expo 2022
Expo and Air Show

Turkiye to be the leading nation at Poland’s MSPO Expo 2022

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, former Warshaw pact countries decided to increase their defence budgets. This increase indicates that the transformation from Warsaw Pact to the NATO Pact system will also speed up. Turkiye, this year, decided to lead this process.

Poland and MBDA UK to develop anti-tank vehicles armed with Brimstone
Land

Poland and MBDA UK to develop anti-tank vehicles armed with Brimstone

Nine companies from Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), Poland, have signed a cooperation agreement with the MBDA UK to develop anti-tank vehicles.

Leonardo’s M-346 is certified as a trainer jet for Polish F-16 and F-35
Air

Leonardo’s M-346 is certified as a trainer jet for Polish F-16 and F-35

The Leonardo M-346 Master has been certified by the US USAF as a jet trainer for future F-16 and F-35 fighter pilots in Poland.

T129 is Excluded from Poland’s Shortlist
Air Bilateral Relations

T129 is Excluded from Poland’s Shortlist

Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak visited U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin in Washington on Apr. 20, 2022.

UK to Poland, Poland to Ukraine, Tank exchange
Bilateral Relations

UK to Poland, Poland to Ukraine, Tank exchange

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his plans to ‘backfill’ supplies of Soviet-era tanks by sending Challenger II MBT to Poland.

British Babcock to Design Poland’s New Frigates
Navy / Maritime

British Babcock to Design Poland’s New Frigates

Babcock International has been selected as the platform design provider for Poland’s MIECZNIK (Swordfish) new frigate programme.

German and British Shipyards Compete at the Polish Frigate Tender
Navy / Maritime

German and British Shipyards Compete at the Polish Frigate Tender

Poland announced 10th the shortlist for the Miecznik frigate programme: Babcock's Arrowhead-140PL and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems' MEKO-A300PL.

Poland to Acquire 250 Abrams MBT for $6.0 Billion
Land

Poland to Acquire 250 Abrams MBT for $6.0 Billion

The U.S. State Department approved a possible FMS to Poland of M1A2 SEPv3 Main Battle Tanks and related equipment for an estimated $6.0 billion.

Poland’s Perun UGV test-fires Pirat ATGM
Land Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Poland’s Perun UGV test-fires Pirat ATGM

Polish defence company Zaklady Mechaniczne Tarnow demonstrated the Perun combat-wheeled Unmanned Ground Vehicle with Pirat ATGM.

Poland Acquires Excess US Cougar MRAPs
Land

Poland Acquires Excess US Cougar MRAPs

Poland and the United States inked a G 2 G deal for 300 surplus 4x4 US Cougar mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles for the Polish Armed Forces.

Poland may Acquire new Weapon Systems from Turkey
Bilateral Relations

Poland may Acquire new Weapon Systems from Turkey

Defence Minister of Poland, Mariusz Blaszczak, stated that his country might visit Turkey to acquire new weapon systems.

Poland Confirms Acquisition of 250 US M1A2 SEPV V3 Main Battle Tanks
Land

Poland Confirms Acquisition of 250 US M1A2 SEPV V3 Main Battle Tanks

Poland Defence Ministry confirmed its plan to acquire 250 M1A2 SEP V3 main battle tanks from the U.S. Poland intends to pay EUR 5.05 billion.

Turkish Defence Shows the Flag in Poland
Expo and Air Show

Turkish Defence Shows the Flag in Poland

Three Turkish Defence company will show their products at MSPO expo in Poland.

Turkish F-16s scramble Russian Su-24
Air Regional / Strategy

Turkish F-16s scramble Russian Su-24

Turkish F-16s scrambled two Russian aircraft as part of the NATO mission. Turkish Defence ministry released video footage of the mission.