In response to the Russian military threat, Poland purchased a second batch of Abrams tanks from the United States on the 4th of this month.

(Reuters)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 last year, neighboring countries have been on high alert, especially Ukraine's neighbor Poland, which was previously hit by missiles.

In response to the Russian military threat, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak signed an arms purchase agreement on Wednesday (4th), confirming the purchase of a new batch of American M1A1 "Abrams main battle tanks" (Abrams main battle tanks) battle tanks), delivery will begin this year.

According to the U.S. "Defense News" report, in view of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Poland signed a contract with the U.S. to purchase 250 upgraded M1A2 Abrams combat vehicles in April last year. The military purchase is expected to be delivered from 2025 to 2026.

On the 4th of this month, the Polish Defense Minister signed an agreement worth US$1.4 billion (approximately NT$43 billion) at a military base in the Wesola district of Warsaw, the capital, to purchase the second batch of Abrams. Tanks, deliveries of 116 M1A1 Abrams tanks are expected to begin this year.

When the aforementioned two batches of military purchases are in place, Poland will have 366 Abrams chariots.

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The report pointed out that Daniel Lawton, the deputy head of the U.S. mission to Poland and director of the Ukrainian special task force, and the deputy commander of the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army stationed in southeastern Poland near the Ukrainian border attended the signing ceremony yesterday. General John Lubas.

Officials from the two countries said after the signing ceremony that Poland was the first European ally to receive the Abrams tank, and that the deal would strengthen Poland's eastern front with NATO as the Ukrainian-Russian war continues to rage.