Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirmed Poland has not transferred its MiG-29 jets to Ukraine, citing a lack of financial consensus and ongoing negotiations regarding potential technological exchanges.<\/p>\n
Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk stated on Monday, June 15, that Poland has not yet transferred its MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine. He noted that while a dialogue remains open, any successful outcome depends on the completion of pending technology transfer agreements.<\/p>\n
Deputy Defense Minister Pawe\u0142 Zalewski confirmed that Ukraine currently shows no interest in the existing Polish MiG-29 fleet. He suggested that Ukraine prefers aircraft upgraded for modern combat conditions, and Poland is unwilling to bear the costs associated with such modifications.<\/p>\n
The General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces reported on December 9, 2025, that the MiG-29 fleet is nearing the end of its operational lifespan. Military officials indicated that they saw no viable prospects for further modernization of these machines.<\/p>\n
Discussions regarding a potential exchange for drone technologies remain ongoing between the two nations. Zalewski clarified that these talks are being conducted at the industrial level rather than directly through the Ministry of National Defense, dismissing suggestions of a significant impasse.<\/p>\n
Zalewski dismissed allegations from journalist Tomasz Terlikowski that the MiG-29 issue is a political lever related to potential disputes over historical symbols, specifically the Order of the White Eagle and units associated with the UPA. He urged the public not to link military procurement matters with independent presidential decisions.<\/p>\n
The transfer process has been marked by internal confusion, with the National Security Bureau (BBN) previously claiming it was not informed about machine handovers. While presidential office officials reported a lack of clarity, others, such as Pawe\u0142 Gra\u015b, insisted that the matter had been under procedural review for over a year. In December 2025, President Karol Nawrocki expressed support for a potential swap involving anti-drone systems, pending the fulfillment of formal requirements.<\/p>\n
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