Poland Accepts US Offer of 250 Stryker Vehicles as Defense Modernization Accelerates WARSAW — Poland’s Ministry of Defense has agreed to accept 250 used Stryker armored vehicles from the United ...
Poland has taken a significant step toward acquiring its first dedicated aerial refueling capability, with the government authorizing Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz to request financing through the European Union’s Strategic Airlift & Air-to-Air Refueling (SAFE) program. A government filing from late November 2025 reveals that tanker and transport aircraft rank among Warsaw’s priority projects within its €43. The Polish defense ministry is reportedly considering a purchase of two to four Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft, with estimated costs reaching €1 billion. This capability has become increasingly critical as Poland expands its fighter inventory with F-35A and FA-50 aircraft while navigating sustained operational demands along NATO’s eastern flank.
Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has completed a transformative $4.7 billion acquisition of 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, establishing a historic milestone for the aircraft program. This Foreign Military Sales contract represents the largest Apache order ever placed by a non-US customer, underscoring Poland’s commitment to modernizing its defense infrastructure amid evolving regional security dynamics. The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the latest evolution of the Apache platform, featuring enhanced engines and advanced composite rotor blades that deliver superior combat performance. Boeing’s Vice President of Attack Helicopter Programs, Christina Upah, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “This order enables Boeing to help create one of the largest and most formidable Apache fleets that the world has ever seen, while enhancing Poland’s defense capabilities.”
Poland Selects Swedish Saab A26 Submarine for Landmark Orka Program STOCKHOLM — The Polish government has officially selected Sweden’s Saab A26 Blekinge-class submarine for its long-awaited Orka...
Northrop Grumman is accelerating production of its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), transitioning to full-rate manufacturing this month at its Enhanced Production Integration Center (EPIC) in Huntsville, Alabama. The move signals confidence in sustained global demand for the advanced command and control platform that has become central to modern air defense architectures across NATO. Kenn Todorov, vice president and general manager of C2 and weapons integration at Northrop Grumman, announced the production milestone during the Berlin Security Conference, emphasizing the company’s capacity to scale output by two to four times current levels. This expansion reflects anticipated orders from international customers and reflects the strategic importance of IBCS in an evolving security environment.