MQ-9A Reaper UAV Makes Emergency Landing in Poland
An MQ-9A Reaper UAV belonging to the U.S. made an emergency landing on Monday near Mirosławiec, in Poland.
Poland News
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Weapon / Missile
Poland Acquires $3.679 billion worth missile from the U.S.
The U.S. approved Poland’s missile acquisition request for JASSM-ER, AIM-120C-8, and AIM-9X, which will cost $3.679 billion.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Poland Brings Early Warning to Aerostat for $1.2 Billion
The State Department has approved a possible FMS to Poland of Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance aerostat systems for approximately $1.2 billion.
Bilateral Relations
Land
Poland Receives 29 U.S Abrams MBTs
Poland announced that The Polish Army has received 29 M1A1 Abrams MBT and 79 MRAPS from the U.S.
Weapon / Missile
Poland Hands Over Piorun MANPDADS to Estonia
Estonia has taken delivery of Polish Piorun MANPADS, an agreement worth €103 million was signed for the systems.
Air
Poland Displays the First Batch of FA-50GF Light Fighters
Poland displayed the first batch of KAI FA-50GF Fighting Eagle light fighters it received from Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI).
Land
Poland Receives KTO Rosomak Panzer with Unmanned Turret
Polish Armed Forces received five KTO Rosomak APCs equipped with ZSSW-30 turrets.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Poland Receives First AW-101 Merlin
Poland adds a new ASW capacity to its Navy. On December 8, the Polish Navy received the first AW-101 Merlin helicopter.
Weapon / Missile
MBDA Signs an Air Defence System Agreement with Poland
MBDA will transfer its technologies to the Polish missile manufacturer Polska Grupa Zbrojna to manufacture anti-aircraft defence system CAMM-ER missiles.
Air
Poland Received two more FA-50s from ROK
Poland received two FA-50s from the Republic of Korea (ROK). By the end of 2023, 12 units will be delivered to Warshaw Okecie.
Unmanned Systems
Poland Receives its Third Batch of TB2 Armed UAVs
Polish Armed Forces received the third batch of TB2 Armed UAVs. They will be deployed at the 12th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Base in Mirosławiec.
Air
Sensors
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Saab Presents the First Saab 340 AEW on Polish Order
Saab of Sweden has presented the first of two Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft ordered by Poland two months after the contract.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Eurofighter Offers Typhoon Fighter Jets to Poland
Leonardo promoted the Eurofighter Typhoon to the Polish government, which is modernising its air force.
Air
Logistics
Poland to Pay $389 million for F-16 Sustainment
The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Poland of F-16 Sustainment and related equipment for a cost of $389 million.
