Poland signed today with the American company "Boeing" agreement on the purchase of 96 Apache combat helicopters, reported France Presse, citing a statement by the Polish Minister of Defense Władysław Kośniak-Kamisz, BTA reported.
"This is a historic agreement for the purchase of 96 ultra-modern combat and attack helicopters, "AH-64E Apaches,", the minister said. He specified that the purchase is worth 10 billion dollars, or 9.14 billion euros.
Yesterday it was reported that Poland has signed a contract with the companies “Raytion Poland” (Raytheon Polska) and “Huta Stalova Vola“ (PGZ Huta Stalowa Wola) for the production of 48 M903 launchers for the "Patriot" anti-aircraft missile complex. worth 1.23 billion US dollars, Defense Minister Vladislav Koshinyak-Kamish announced, quoted by Reuters.
„These launchers… will be produced in Poland”, he said during a visit to the central Polish city of Sohaczew. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has made defense a top priority for members of NATO's eastern flank, and Poland has increased spending to around 4% of GDP this year as it seeks to strengthen its armed forces.