Poland to sign $4 billion U.S. loan guarantee for armed forces modernization

On 25 July, Poland will sign a $4 billion loan guarantee agreement with the United States to support the modernisation of its armed forces, the Polish Ministry of National Defence announced. The funding will contribute to ongoing efforts to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank amid rising regional tensions and Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Since 2022, the United States has provided Poland with more than $11 billion in loans and guarantees for defence acquisitions. These include key systems such as the Patriot air defence system, HIMARS rocket launchers, and Apache helicopters.

Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland has significantly increased its military investment. It currently allocates the highest share of its national income to defence among NATO members.

Warsaw confirmed plans to spend 4.7% of its gross domestic product on defence in 2025. This figure is set to rise further, reaching 5% in 2026.

Source: Reuters.

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