US approves $200 million military training sale to Poland

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Poland, valued at $200 million. 

The sale includes blanket order training and related logistical support for Poland's military forces, according to a decision by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Caliber.Az reports.

The sale builds on an earlier FMS case, initially worth $95 million, which included personnel training, training equipment, and US government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support. The new agreement adds training aids, support services, and other related elements, bringing the total estimated cost to $200 million.

The US government states that the sale is aimed at strengthening the security of Poland, a NATO member and an important partner in the region. The training will enhance Poland’s ability to respond to current and future security challenges, as well as increase interoperability with US and NATO forces. The training is expected to integrate smoothly into Poland’s armed forces without causing any operational difficulties.

The US government emphasised that the proposed sale would not alter the military balance in Europe. While there is no principal contractor associated with this sale, training will be provided by US government personnel or contracted vendors as determined by ongoing requirements. Currently, no offset agreements have been proposed, but any such agreements would be negotiated between Poland and the contractor.

The implementation of this sale is not expected to require additional US government or contractor personnel in Poland.

By Sabina Mammadli