"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political and economic stability in Europe, the DSCA said in a statement. The proposed sale will improve Poland's capability to meet current and future threats by upgrading its existing legacy Command Launch Units and increasing its defence inventory, thereby reinforcing its capability to protect Polish sovereign territory and improving its ability to meet NATO requirements, it added."
"The Polish government had requested to buy 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units. Javelins are a portable, shoulder-fired missile system used to target tanks, lighter armoured vehicles, bunkers, and low-flying aircraft. In addition, Poland will receive non-MDE (Major Defense Equipment) as part of the package, including missile simulation rounds, battery coolant units, toolkits, spares support, as well as training and US government and contractor technical assistance."
The United States State Department approved a potential $780m sale of Javelin missile systems and related logistical equipment to Poland and notified Congress. Poland requested 2,506 FGM-148F missiles and 253 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units. The package includes non-MDE items such as missile simulation rounds, battery coolant units, toolkits, spares, training, and US government and contractor technical assistance. The DSCA said the sale will strengthen the security of a NATO ally, upgrade legacy Command Launch Units, increase Poland's defence inventory, and help meet NATO requirements. Poland will also sign a cooperation agreement with Kyiv for Ukrainian forces to train Polish soldiers and engineers in drone defence methods after recent drone incursions.
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