24.01.2023 - 14:19 [ DefenseNews.com ]

Poland signs deal to buy 2nd batch of Abrams tanks

(Jan 4, 2023)

Officials said Poland is the first U.S. ally in Europe to be receiving Abrams tanks.

Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak signed the $1.4 billion deal at a military base in Wesola, near Warsaw. The agreement foresees the delivery of 116 M1A1 Abrams tanks with related equipment and logistics starting this year.