Problems with deliveries of military equipment from the USA? MON: Deliveries delayed, but the scale does not raise concerns

As for Patriot batteries, we have no signal of any delays, said the head of the Ministry of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, on Sunday when asked by journalists about deliveries to Poland. He added that delays could occur with other equipment, but not on a scale that would “cause jitters.”

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced during a briefing in Krakow that “when it comes to Patriot batteries, we have no signal of any delays“.

He recalled that, as he had said earlier, “there may be delays in relation to other equipment – sometimes elements that we buy.” – We receive such information from the American side, we are in contact – he said. He noted that For now, it is not a scale that would “cause any tremors in us.” – But, of course, unfortunately – the war in the Middle East also delays deliveries to Poland, delays deliveries of equipment to Europe, delays deliveries to our allies. This is not good news for anyone in this part of the world, he said.

The head of the Ministry of National Defense also commented on the announcement of the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 from Germany. US soldiers.

He noted that American troops in Europe are needed. – It is very important for us that the troops remain in Europe, remain in Poland – he said. – And regardless of what is happening in Germany, we are talking not only about maintaining the contingent in Poland, but about increasing it – he added. He emphasized that “the Polish strategy is unchanged.”

Kosiniak-Kamysz also pointed out that dtoday “we are the largest army in the European Union in terms of numbers” and “the third largest in NATOafter the United States and Turkey.

We have our strength. We need allies, but they will only count on us as long as we are strong. No one will count on the weak, he said.

The head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, decided to withdraw approximately 5,000 weapons from Germany. US soldiers. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius noted that the US military presence is in the interest of both Europe and the United States. The decision of the head of the Pentagon was announced on Friday by ministry spokesman Sean Parnell. He added that the withdrawal operation will be completed within the next 6-12 months.

NATO spokeswoman Allison Hart announced on Saturday that the Alliance is cooperating with the United States to understand the details of the administration's decision in Washington on the planned withdrawal of some American troops from Germany. (PAP)

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