Poland Signs Major Defense Deals with U.S.

Poland has signed significant defense deals with the United States, including a $10 billion agreement to purchase 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing and a $1.2 billion contract with Raytheon to produce 48 Patriot M903 launchers. These deals underscore Poland's effort to bolster its military capabilities amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted the importance of these acquisitions for national security, noting the production of Patriot components in Poland. U.S. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski emphasized the enhanced security and strong cooperation between the two nations. These agreements follow a broader trend of increased defense spending in Poland, aiming to strengthen NATO's eastern flank.