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- The U.S. will provide Poland with a new $4 billion loan for arms purchases.
The U.S. will offer Poland a new $4 billion loan through the Foreign Military Financing program for arms purchases, according to U.S. Under Secretary Thomas DiNanno. This brings the total available to Poland to $20 billion.
The U.S. loan and Poland's acquisition of advanced F-35 fighter jets underscore deepening military cooperation and Poland's strategic importance on NATO's eastern flank amid heightened regional security concerns.
The United States will provide Poland with a new $4 billion loan through its Foreign Military Financing program, according to U.S. Under Secretary Thomas DiNanno. This brings the total available military financing for Poland to $20 billion.
DiNanno made the announcement during the inaugural flight of Poland's F-35 fighter jets, which are being acquired from the U.S. Poland, situated on NATO's eastern flank, views the acquisition of these advanced aircraft as crucial amid perceived threats from Russia. The country ordered 32 F-35 jets in a $4.6 billion deal in 2020, with the first three having arrived in May and deliveries expected to conclude in 2029.
Polish officials emphasized that the F-35s, equipped with stealth technology and advanced sensors, will significantly bolster the nation's defense capabilities. The ceremony was attended by Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.
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