Polish F-35 offers Italy decisive technological learning
The first Polish F-35A assembled in Cameri made its maiden flight on July 22, 2026. This represents an Italian industrial success, albeit without a full […]
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First F-35A Husarz Jets Arrive in Poland
The arrival of F-35As in Poland strengthens NATO’s eastern flank while exposing the financial and technical strains of the American program. In Summary Poland officially […]
Poland Seeks to Back Its Fighters with the Autonomous X-BAT
Warsaw is studying Shield AI’s X-BAT, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing combat drone designed to support its F-35, F-16, and FA-50 aircraft. Summary Poland […]
How Warsaw Will Finance Its Rearmament with Europe
Warsaw becomes the first beneficiary of SAFE loans, securing €43.7 billion to accelerate its rearmament in the face of Russia. In Summary Poland has just […]
Poland negotiates its MiG-29s in exchange for drone technology, and there is friction
Warsaw is negotiating a barter deal involving MiG-29s in exchange for Ukrainian drone technology. At stake: the timetable, presidential approval, the actual cost, and the […]
Deployment of French Rafale F4s in Poland to counter drones
Paris sends three Rafale F4s to Poland following incursions by Russian drones. Operational challenges, costs, effectiveness, and political implications explained. In summary: In response to […]
Poland shoots down Russian drones: a turning point for NATO?
Warsaw shoots down Russian drones that have entered its airspace. A look back at the facts, the legal basis, the risks of escalation, and the […]
Dutch F-35s in Poland to secure Eastern Europe
Three-month NATO mission in Poland: Dutch and Norwegian F-35s under SHAPE command, 24/7 QRA, and protection of the NSATU hub. The Dutch F-35s are deployed […]
Poland is upgrading its F-16s for $3.8 billion
Poland is investing $3.8 billion to upgrade its 48 F-16s to the Viper version. Find out about the improvements, the strategic challenges, and the impact […]
2027 forecast: a Russia-Europe conflict plausible according to Warsaw?
Donald Tusk and General Grynkewich warn that Russia and China could be ready for conflict in Europe as early as 2027. Polish Prime Minister Donald […]