Congratulations to Polish pilots who yesterday in the USA completed the first phase of training on F-35 aircraft. Professionalism and amazing experience – this is simply a success – wrote Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish. The American training was completed by the first 2 Polish fighter pilots F-35A Lightning II "Huszar" who will scope Poland as shortly as next year.
The head of MON in the entry on social media thanked recently trained pilots for their service strengthening Polish defence capabilities and building interoperability with our allies. “These are the foundations of our security”, the Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish signed.
Ending ceremony training of Polish pilots F-35 It was held at the Ebbing National defender Base in Fort Smith (Arkansas). On site, he was present Gen. Dyw. pil. Ireneusz Nowak, Air Force Inspector at the Armed Forces General Command. – The location of Poland makes us adjacent to the threat of the Russian Federation. F-35 fighters are an effective tool to overcome this threat," said the general in an interview for American television.
– Training here at the U.S. base builds more than skills. It builds trust, interoperability and a deep bond with our American allies. We are arrogant to be the first partner of the F-35 to accomplish this phase in Ebbing," said the gene. Nowak.
F-35 Lightning II is simply a 5th generation fighter that was ordered by the Polish Army in 2020. For $4.6 billion, Americans will deliver 32 aircraft, 1 Pratt & Whitney F135 backup engine, ground handling equipment, and a stationary training strategy consisting of, among another things, 8 Mission Simulator. This amount besides includes a logistics package, an IT strategy for managing the operation of F-35A Lightning II aircraft, and training in US centres 24 pilots from Poland and about 90 method personnel. In addition, the contract includes the modernization of machinery during their usage by the Polish Army.
The first F-35 is due to arrive in our country in 2026. They will be stationed at 32th Tactical Aviation Base in Łask and 21st Tactical Aviation Base in Świdwin. The transportation of all 32 ordered machines will last until 2030.
