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Polish Ministry of National Defence
Coverage of Polish Ministry of National Defence in the Nexus archive.
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- Poland buys V-BAT drones to boost Baltic Sea naval operations
Poland has contracted U.S.-based Shield AI to purchase V-BAT drones for its Navy, enhancing maritime operations and intelligence in the Baltic Sea. Deliveries are planned for late 2026, making Poland the first NATO eastern flank country to acquire the drone, which will join operators like the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force.
- 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.