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U.S., Poland Finalizing New Defense Cooperation Agreement

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020

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U.S., Poland Finalizing New Defense Cooperation Agreement

Poland President Andrzej Duda gives an adress after the Defense Minister signs a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to buy the patriot air and missile defense system. (Photo: Office of the President of the Republic of Poland.)

The U.S. and Poland are finalizing a new defense agreement that would include rotating an Air Force intelligence squadron and establishing a location for an Army armored brigade combat (ABCT) team in the European nation. The announcement arrives as Polish President Andrzej Duda is scheduled to visit the White House on Wednesday. “We are looking closely with our Polish counterparts on a Defense Cooperation Agreement to realize the vision put forward by both our presidents. We are now focused on…

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