The United States agrees to sell missiles to Poland worth 1.170 million euros
The United States announced on Tuesday that I agreed to it Selling for Poland from anti -defense missiles At a value of $ 1,330 million (1,170 million euros). The package includes 400 AIM-120D air missiles. In addition, Warsaw also Registration groups Of steering systems, spare parts and transport containers, as well as access to American programs needed to operate missiles.
The US State Department agreed to the possible sale and the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) that it provided the necessary notifications to Congress to Congress Your subsequent approval.
Selling the proposal Poland will improve to deal with threats DSCA said in a statement that providing air defense to protect Polish forces and allied animals during the transition or fighting and improving the Polish contribution significantly to NATO’s requirements.
Washington states that the sale It is in line with the goals of its foreign policy To guarantee their allies, especially NATO allies, who work “a force for political and economic stability in Europe.”
Warsaw wants to spend 5 % of GDP in defense
Selling occurs while Warsaw seeks to achieve its goals to increase defense spending In 5 % of GDP for the next year, A major request from US President Donald Trump For NATO members.
Trump usually criticized Europe for not focusing on his defense and low military expense. Washington’s allies have also accused the Atlantic From “dependence” on the United States Through NATO for their safety.
Last week, Estonia, a member of NATO, also announced, A bill for several billions of euros In additional defense expenditures. The new draft law will allow the country of Baltic Reaching the threshold that Trump requiresThe country adjacent to Russia is about 5.4 % of GDP in defense expenditures.
Poland states that he adhered to Increase military investments to equip better Against any possible threat after the great invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022.
