The Polish Defense Ministry announced today a contract has been signed with the US government for the delivery of Patriot missile systems. According to the announcement, the deliveries will begin in 2022. Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz stated that the systems would be equipped with advanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS).
The signing ceremony took place during US President Donald Trump's visit to Warsaw. The country is expected to receive eight batteries with an approximate cost of $7.5 billion.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)