In Poland, the handover ceremony was held for the first batch of used Abrams tanks, which the republic bought from the USA. It is reported on the website. Polish radio.
Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak also attended the event.
“Today, the first Abrams tanks are already on Polish soil. This is a historic day for the Polish Army (Polish Armed Forces),” he stressed.
According to Blaschak, the Polish side is aware of what is happening on Ukrainian soil, supports it, but focuses primarily on strengthening its army.
The publication states that two more American tanks will be delivered this year, and another Abrams battalion will be transferred to Poland in 2023.
On the eve, it was learned that Poland. signed Agreement on the establishment of an Abrams tank maintenance center in Poznań.
It was noted that the agreement was signed between the Polish Arms Group and the tank manufacturer General Dynamics Land Systems. The center will serve Abrams tanks from the USA, but will later be able to use the US army stationed in Poland.
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