During NATO defense ministerial meetings in Brussels, Polish Defense Minister W\u0142adys\u0142aw Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that Washington has responded favorably to Poland\u2019s formal request to begin the process of establishing a permanent US military presence.<\/p>\n
W\u0142adys\u0142aw Kosiniak-Kamysz attended NATO meetings in Brussels on June 18, where he engaged in discussions regarding Alliance military capabilities, logistics, and nuclear deterrence strategies. The minister held high-level talks with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.<\/p>\n
Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed gratitude to the United States for the positive response to his May 29 request. He described the development as a national, strategic interest that transcends political divides, noting that it represents a long-term goal pursued by successive Polish governments.<\/p>\n
The minister addressed recent shifts in US force posture, including the reduction of Brigaded Combat Teams in Europe from four to three. He emphasized that Poland remains a priority partner, citing the country’s defense spending at 5 percent of its GDP and its commitment to the NATO 3.0 strategy.<\/p>\n
Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted the East Shield project, which has been recognized in both European and American security documents as a vital component for defending the alliance’s eastern flank against external threats.<\/p>\n
Moving toward a permanent base will require extensive inter-institutional cooperation, funding, and multi-year investments. The defense minister characterized this endeavor as the most potent tool available for deterring the Russian Federation.<\/p>\n
Currently, American troops operate in Poland primarily on a rotational basis. The only existing permanent US installation is the missile defense base in Redzikowo, which officially opened in November 2024.<\/p>\n
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