U.S. Okays $10-B Arms Sale To Poland As Ukraine War Rages

The Biden administration has approved a $10 billion arms sale to NATO ally Poland as Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine rages, the Associated Press (AP) reported.

Photo Insert: Poland is a major weapons contributor to Ukraine and the tanks, planes, and artillery it donated to Ukraine helped immensely in repelling Russian attacks.

The State Department notified Congress that the sale comprises mid-range, mobile HIMARS artillery rocket systems, associated ammunition and related equipment.

Poland and other eastern flank NATO allies become increasingly concerned about the possibility of a new Russian offensive in Ukraine along their borders as the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion approaches toward the end of the month.

The department said the sale would support US foreign policy and national security objectives by bolstering the defensive capabilities of a NATO ally. The department also said Poland is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

“The proposed sale will improve Poland’s military goals of updating capability while further enhancing interoperability with the US and other allies,” it said.

“Poland intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces and expand its capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats,” the department said in a statement.

Poland is a major weapons contributor to Ukraine and the tanks, planes, and artillery it donated to Ukraine helped immensely in repelling Russian attacks.

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