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Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have flown their first operational sortie for NATO’s Operation Eastern Sentry, carrying out a Vigilance Activity to support the Alliance. Two Typhoons from 3 (Fighter) Squadron at RAF Coningsby, supported by a Voyager from 101 Squadron, patrolled NATO’s eastern flank as part of measures to deter aggression and reassure allies.

RAF Typhoons conduct inaugural NATO Eastern Sentry mission to safeguard allied skies

The sortie marks the RAF’s initial operational contribution to Eastern Sentry, a mission reinforcing the United Kingdom’s commitment to NATO and its partners. Vigilance Activities are routine, defensive operations that highlight NATO’s ability to respond swiftly to potential threats and safeguard member nations. Air Marshal Allan Marshall, RAF Air & Space Commander, said: “Russia’s […]

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The U.S. Army awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (a joint venture between Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin) an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) production contract with a total ceiling of $7.2 billion for fiscal years 2023 to 2026 for the Javelin weapon system and associated equipment and services. This award includes a base year with authorized funding to $1.02 billion and production ramp support to increase Javelin All Up Round (AUR) production to 3,960 per year by late 2026.

United States approves Poland’s potential $780 million purchase of 2,506 Javelin missiles and 253 LCLU launchers

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The United States Department of State has approved Poland’s request regarding the possible acquisition of another batch of FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles.

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On 16 September, the Polish Armed Forces carried out the first live-fire exercise of the Patriot air and missile defence system acquired under the Wisła programme. The training took place at the Central Air Force Training Ground in Ustka during Iron Defender, the largest exercise of the Polish Armed Forces this year.

Polish Armed Forces conduct first firing with Patriot/IBCS air and missile defence system [VIDEO]

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On 16 September, the Polish Armed Forces carried out the first live-fire exercise of the Patriot air and missile defence system acquired under the Wisła programme.

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British fighter jets will deploy to Poland to take part in NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission in response to recent Russian incursions into allied airspace. The Royal Air Force Typhoons will fly air defence missions to counter aerial threats including drones.

Eastern Sentry: UK deploys Typhoon fighters to Poland to protect NATO’s airspace

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British fighter jets will deploy to Poland to take part in NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission in response to recent Russian incursions into allied airspace.

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On 13 September, the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces announced that the first Polish pilot has completed the instructor course on the multirole combat aircraft Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz. The step marks another stage in building national capabilities for operating this type of aircraft.

First Polish pilot completes Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II instructor course at Ebbing Air Base

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On 13 September, the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces announced that the first Polish pilot has completed the instructor course on the multirole combat aircraft Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz.

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On 11 September, the Polish Armament Agency announced the receipt of a third delivery of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks supplied by the United States. The shipment also included a new batch of technical support vehicles.

United States hands over new batch of 38 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks to Poland

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In total, the Polish Armed Forces will operate 366 Abrams tanks, including 250 SEPv3 and 116 used M1A1FEP units delivered by 2024.

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Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and BAE Systems have signed a strategic partnership to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition factory in Poland, aimed at boosting the nation’s production of battlefield munitions. The project will see BAE Systems transfer technology and expertise to PGZ, supporting NATO’s eastern flank and creating hundreds of skilled jobs in Poland.

PGZ Group partners with BAE Systems to build 155mm munitions factory in Poland

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Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and BAE Systems have signed a strategic partnership to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition factory in Poland, aimed at boosting the nation’s production of battlefield munitions.

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NATO has successfully certified air-to-air refuelling operations between its Boeing E-3A AWACS aircraft and the Airbus A330 MRTT tanker, marking a major milestone in Alliance capability. The achievement enhances NATO’s operational flexibility, interoperability, and strategic reach across its area of responsibility.

NATO triggers Article 4 after jets shoot down Russian drones in Polish airspace

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NATO has activated Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty after Russian drones violated the country’s airspace overnight.

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Polish and Dutch fighter aircraft shot down Russian drones over Poland during the night after the unmanned aircraft entered NATO airspace. The intervention was carried out in NATO cooperation to neutralise potential threats to allied territory.

Dutch F-35 fighters intercept Russian drones in Polish airspace as NATO acts decisively

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Polish and Dutch fighter aircraft shot down Russian drones over Poland during the night after the unmanned aircraft entered NATO airspace.

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Israel has shared its intelligence about the Iranian-made drones with the US and European countries, which consider this weapon system a threat to their interests. Israeli sources told Defence Industry Europe that in recent months, Israeli companies that developed anti-drone systems have received an "unprecedented" number of requests from European countries to evaluate the systems.

Poland asks to invoke Article 4 of NATO treaty after airspace violation by Russian drones

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There were 19 intrusions into Polish airspace overnight with large part of drones entering from Belarus, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in parliament.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that at least eight Russian drones were directed towards Poland during a major overnight assault. The attack, involving hundreds of drones and missiles, marked a significant escalation, he said.

Zelenskyy says at least eight Russian drones targeted Poland in overnight strikes

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that at least eight Russian drones were directed towards Poland during a major overnight assault.

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On December 13, the Polish F-16s conducted their first alert scramble and intercepted a Russian Il-18V. The military plane flew from mainland Russia to Kaliningrad above the Baltic Sea near NATO airspace. The mission has been a routine interception under NATO Air Policing.

Poland shoots down Russian drones in its airspace, calls incursion ‘act of aggression’

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Poland said it scrambled its own and NATO air defences to shoot down drones on Wednesday after a Russian air attack on western Ukraine, the first time in the Ukraine war that Warsaw has engaged assets in its airspace.

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