The US State Department recently signed off on a deal to sell about $12 billion worth of AH-64E Apache helicopters, weapons, and related support equipment to Poland.
The Biden administration on Monday notified Congress of the sale, as required by law.
Poland has been a strong supporter of Ukraine in its fight against Russia and most Western Nations are also supporting Ukraine.
According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Poland requested 96 of the attack helicopters and firepower, including more than 1,800 Hellfire missiles and 500 Stinger missiles.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goal and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a (NATO) ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.”
Poland has boosted its military spending since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, devoting 3.9% of its gross domestic product to defense, almost twice NATO’s 2% benchmark.
The aim is to strengthen Poland’s defense capabilities that are capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations.
