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Jan- 2025 -

29 January

US Sends 90 Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

The US has shipped approximately 90 Patriot air defense missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces amidst the country’s conflict with Russia.

29 January

Europe

Ukrainian Soldiers of 1st/30th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, role-playing as the opposition force, jump off a BMP-1 and BTR-80 while conducting round robin training during Exercise Rapid Trident 17 at the International Peace Keeping Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept, 12, 2017. Rapid Trident 17 will provide participating nations with the opportunity to improve theatre security cooperation within Eastern Europe, enhance interoperability amongst NATO members and partners, and to combine capabilities to operate joint, multinational and integrated security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Zachery Perkins)

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Refurbished 150 Soviet BTR-70 Vehicles for Military Partner

Polish mobility developer Mista has overhauled more than 150 BTR-70 8x8 armored personnel carriers for a defense partner.

24 January

Arms

A German soldier stands to attention in front of a German Patriot missile launcher

Staff Writer With AFP

German Patriot Units in Poland to Secure Ukraine Logistics Hub

Germany said Thursday it had deployed two Patriot air-defense units to Poland to protect a key logistical hub supplying aid and equipment to Ukraine.

21 January

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Accepts First M1A2 Abrams Tanks From US

The US has supplied the first tranche of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland as part of a 2022 foreign military sale.

9 January

Air

A Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter is flying over the military parade during the National Army Day in Warsaw, Poland, on August 11, 2024.

Christine Casimiro

Poland Orders GE Aerospace Engines for Apache Guardian Helicopters

Poland has ordered 210 T700 engines from GE Aerospace to be equipped on the armed forces’ 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters.

3 January

Europe

Polish defense ministry and industry leaders standing in front of the Polish Navy's Ratownik rescue ship concept design

Rojoef Manuel

Poland to Build Rescue Ship for Navy

Poland’s state-run Armaments Group has signed a contract to develop a Ratownik (Lifeguard) rescue ship to support the Polish Navy’s future submarine operations.

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27 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Poland Signs Nearly $4B in Contracts for Howitzers, Vehicles, Drones

Poland has signed contracts worth nearly $4 billion with domestic suppliers to acquire cutting-edge howitzers, military vehicles, and advanced drones

24 December

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Poland Buys Four Observation Satellites to Boost Space Defense

Poland has signed a contract with local firm Creotech Instruments to procure a satellite earth observation system.

20 December

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Poland’s IBCS-Based Wisla Air Defense System Reaches IOC

Poland’s Wisla air defense system has achieved initial operational capability with the 37th Air Defense Missile Squadron.

18 December

Europe

A Polish soldier pulls rear security on a Rosomak vehicle while on patrol in the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 18. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe)

Rojoef Manuel

Polish Army to Receive 80 Large Rosomak Vehicles

The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a deal to supply 80 modernized variants of the KTO Rosomak armored personnel carrier to the army.

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