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U.S. Announces New $4 Billion Loan To Poland For Defense Equipment Purchases

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, December 5th, 2024

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U.S. Announces New $4 Billion Loan To Poland For Defense Equipment Purchases

Former Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak gives a speech during the opening ceremony of the Abrams Tank Training Academy at Biedrusko, Poland, Aug. 10, 2022. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Hassani Ribera)

The U.S. has agreed to provide Poland another $4 billion in direct loans to help the NATO ally purchase new defense items to continue its military modernization, the State Department said Thursday. The State Department noted the latest FMF update brings the total to $11 billion in U.S. loans and loan guarantees for military equipment to Poland over the last two years. “Poland is a cornerstone of NATO’s Eastern Flank and a key strategic partner for the United States,” the…

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