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Poland spends $16.5 billion in EU-backed loans on heavy army weapons
Poland's defense ministry spent $16.5 billion in EU-backed loans to purchase military equipment including infantry fighting vehicles and howitzers, amid political conflict with President Karol Nawrocki who opposed the funding scheme. The contracts aim to strengthen Poland's defense industry for domestic use and exports.
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