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Poland’s Defense Procurement May End Up Only Half Complete

The country is working to reduce its reliance on Russia-built models.

As Western powers look to buttress Poland’s defenses to counter a growing Russian threat, one proposal includes replacing Mil Mi-24 Hinds with U.S.-built AH-64Es (shown here). Another proposal would send 32 F-35A fighters to Poland to replace 49 Soviet-era models. (Photo: Barry Ambrose)

By Reuben F. Johnson

June 13, 2019

As a front-line NATO nation, Poland has been regarded as a linchpin for the alliance against an increasingly belligerent and resurgent Russia. Most of the scenarios for a future conflict in Europe project a Russian incursion into Poland and/or the Baltics, prompting the Ministry of National Defence (MND) to engage in a broad-ranging program of modernization for its armed forces.

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