Key facts
- Poland has approved steps to host a permanent U.S. military base.
- The U.S. Department of Defense is open to Poland's offer.
- Poland is pushing for a larger allied presence on NATO's eastern flank.
- Around 10,000 U.S. troops are typically stationed in Poland on a rotational basis.
Poland has approved steps to host a permanent U.S. military base, with the U.S. Department of Defense expressing openness to the proposal. Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the U.S. responded positively to Poland's proposal to establish a permanent U.S. military base in Poland, following discussions with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Poland has been advocating for an increased allied presence on NATO's eastern flank since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. While no final decision has been made, Poland currently hosts approximately 10,000 U.S. troops on a rotational basis. The U.S. is reportedly reviewing its troop deployments in Europe.