Poland is set to buy an advanced Patriot missile defense systems worth up to $15 billion.
According to a statement released by the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the sale would involve up to 48 Patriot PAC-3 launchers and up to 644 Patriot PAC-3 MSE projectiles, along with radars and control components for the systems.
The Agency further added that the State Department, which is authorized to approve US arms export deals, had okayed the sale. This will give Poland some of the most advanced US air defense systems.
“The proposed sale will improve Poland’s missile defense capability and contribute to Polands military goals of updating capability while further enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies,” the Agency said in a statement.
The Patriots are curated for use against incoming high-speed projectiles and aircraft.
NATO member states in eastern Europe, such as Poland, have been scrambling to boost their defense capabilities since Russia invaded Ukraine in February of last year.
Patriot missiles have proven highly effective in protecting Ukraine from Russian air attacks, even bringing down Moscows tactical ballistic and advanced hypersonic missiles.
Source: Qatar News Agency