Deputy Prime Minister and National Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz flew to the United States to meet Lloyd Austin, the local Secretary of Defense. The main subject of the talks was the cooperation of arms industries. An crucial declaration concerning the leasing of Apache helicopters was besides issued.
The second visit of Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish to the United States began on Thursday. National Defence Minister in Washington met with Lloyd Austin, U.S. Secretary of Defense. “We talked about a strategical partnership that connects Poland and the US,” wrote the national defence minister on the X portal. – This is very crucial at the time erstwhile the Polish Army is equipped with the most modern equipment manufactured in the USA, among others. F-35 aircraft, Abrams tanks and Apache helicopters He stressed.
During the gathering with journalists, which took place just after the talks, the Deputy Prime Minister besides referred to Draft Budget Law for 2025which the Council of Ministers adopted. He stressed that 4.7% of GDP would be allocated to Poland's security. – This is an absolute planet evidence and evidence in Polish past – he said. He pointed out that this means that nearly PLN 30 billion will be spent on defence more than in 2024 and almost PLN 50 billion more than in 2023. “This shows that our government’s strategy is clearly defined. The most crucial investment is investment in safety – he noted.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz besides stressed that the resources the government plans to devote to defence besides mean investments in the arms industry. He noted that these issues were raised during a gathering with a typical of the United States government. It was most likely the most crucial point of conversation. Exchange of economical experience, cooperation, creation of consortia between the Polish arms manufacture and American companies – he stressed. He recalled that specified cooperation between the 2 countries already took place, as evidenced, among others, by the contract concluded on August 12, under which Huta Stalowa Wola in cooperation with the American manufacture will produce 48 M903 launchers part of the Patriot system. He added that Poland is an absolute leader in buying in the United States. – We have not only the right, but besides the work to search co-production, joint ventures, investments. And they will rise," he assured.
The Deputy Prime Minister besides talked about leasing Apache helicopters, which the Polish Army will be able to usage until they receive the first of 96 ordered copies. – I received a promise that the first 8 AH-64 plays would go to Poland as shortly as possible – he said. He added that this is simply a substance of the coming months.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish and Lloyd Austin besides discussed issues concerning Ukraine's support. As the Deputy Prime Minister said, Poland has passed "all that is possible" across the east border, and presently participates in many initiatives, including ammunition coalitions or armored capabilities, which aim to support the war-torn country. erstwhile asked by journalists about whether Poland will hand over MiG-29 helicopters to Ukraine, as requested late by president Volodymyr Zelenski, Deputy Prime Minister said that as head of the Defence Ministry he was liable for the safety of Poland, as well as the forces and means utilized by Polish soldiers. – MiG-and 29 patrol the Polish sky. There is no anticipation present (to pass on further machines to Ukraine – ed.) - he said. – We stand on our heads to aid all possible extent. But the safety of Poland and the operational capabilities of the Polish army for me as Minister of Defence are the most crucial and must be at the level that Poland deserves – he stressed.
Lloyd Austin, before speaking to the Polish deputy prime minister, said that Poland, which strengthens its defence capabilities, supports Ukraine and "services as an example for Europe and the Alliance as a whole". He besides thanked for her "outstanding leadership" regarding logistical and military support for Ukraine and for leading the global coalition of states strengthening Ukraine's armored capabilities.
