Poland Purchase $2.5-Billion US Battle Command System

Defense News ,Poland :- Poland recently signed an agreement with the United States to purchase a Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) worth $2.5 billion, according to the country's defense minister. This move comes as Poland has been actively investing in its military capabilities due to security concerns arising from the conflict in neighboring Ukraine.

In recent years, Poland has made significant military acquisitions, with a focus on purchases from the United States and South Korea. The nation currently allocates over four percent of its GDP to defense, boasting the highest rate among NATO members.

Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that this deal will equip the Polish army with an "operational brain" for air and missile defense systems. He noted that Poland will become the second country, following the United States, to possess the world's most advanced integrated command system.

The US ambassador to Warsaw, Mark Brzezinski, underscored the significance of the agreement on social media. He mentioned the vital role of air and missile defense, particularly witnessed in the conflict in Ukraine. Brzezinski believes that this deal will equip Poland with the best and most modern tools to effectively defend NATO territory.

As per the terms of the agreement, Poland is set to receive the battle command system by the year 2031.