US approves over USD 12 bln in arms sale to Poland

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of AH-64E Apache Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 12.0 billion.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Monday, according to a press release from the Dept.

The Government of Poland has requested to buy ninety-six (96) AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve Poland’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations. Poland will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

Source: Kuwait News Agency