Poland secures $4B USA loan to boost defense modernization
Poland has received another loan from the USA amounting to several billion dollars for the modernization of the Polish Armed Forces, announced Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, on platform X. "This is another proof of enormous trust," emphasized the head of the Ministry of National Defense.
Poland has received another loan from the United States amounting to $4 billion, which is intended to accelerate the transformation of the Polish Armed Forces. This information was shared by the head of the Ministry of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, highlighting that in total, the USA has provided Poland with over $11 billion. This money is designated for the purchase of modern defense systems, such as the Patriot missiles and Apache helicopters.
The Minister of National Defense noted that the loan was granted under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, which supports rapid modernization financing, including for the Polish army.
"This is another proof of enormous trust and a strong alliance between Poland and the USA," emphasized the Deputy Prime Minister in the post and added that cooperation with the United States is crucial for the country's security.
Record-breaking expenditures on the Polish army
In August, the Council of Ministers adopted the state budget project for the year 2025. The state's budget revenues are expected to amount to approximately $146 billion, with the spending limit set at approximately $213 billion, and the budget deficit not to exceed approximately $66.7 billion.
A record sum—over $43 billion—is to be allocated to defense this year. This is about 4.7% of Poland's estimated GDP for next year.
Meanwhile, Poles agree with increasing military development expenditures: as many as 72.9% are in favor, only 18.2% are against, and 9% have no opinion, according to a survey published on Friday by IBRiS for "Rzeczpospolita".
