Defense Minister W\u0142adys\u0142aw Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that Washington has responded positively to Warsaw’s proposal for a permanent U.S. military presence, initiating a process of detailed analysis and multi-year investment. <\/p>\n
Following discussions at a NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Defense Minister W\u0142adys\u0142aw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that the U.S. Department of Defense is open to Poland’s offer regarding a permanent base. The decision follows a formal request submitted by Poland on May 29.<\/p>\n
The U.S. response indicated that Washington prioritizes engagement with key allies who invest significantly in their own defense. While the Department of Defense is receptive, the final details of such a stationing agreement remain subject to future negotiations.<\/p>\n
Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that he has been authorized by the Council of Ministers and Prime Minister Donald Tusk to coordinate these efforts. He described the initiative as a national strategic interest, noting that the project will require multi-year investments and long-term planning.<\/p>\n
The Polish government has committed to preparing the necessary infrastructure and securing locations for potential U.S. forces. The minister emphasized that any specific location for the base in Poland is considered suitable, provided the site meets American operational requirements.<\/p>\n
During the Brussels summit, officials also addressed the expansion of nuclear deterrence capabilities, a move interpreted as a direct response to Russia\u2019s military posture. This marks the first such NATO declaration in two decades.<\/p>\n
Poland is simultaneously finalizing the “Orka” submarine project, with a government-to-government agreement with Sweden underway. The defense minister expects to sign final procurement contracts by the end of June, noting that the partnership includes mutual industrial benefits for both Polish and Swedish shipyards.<\/p>\n
Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that Poland is the first nation to fully utilize the European Union\u2019s SAFE financial instrument for defense procurement. These funds are being directed toward strengthening the military, including the purchase of aerial refueling tankers to support F-35 aircraft operations.<\/p>\n
The ministry maintains a strategy of favoring domestic defense production. International purchases are reserved strictly for advanced equipment that cannot be manufactured within Poland, ensuring the nation\u2019s defense modernization benefits the local industrial sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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