UK signs $2.3 billion missile deal with Poland
The United Kingdom and Poland agreed to a significant 2.3 billion US dollar (£1.9 billion) missile export deal that will see a British air defense system implemented in Poland.
The deal will be completed by MBDA, a UK firm, and will provide advanced ground-based air-defense capabilities to protect Poland for many years to come.
About 22 Polish air defence batteries will be equipped with Common Anti-Air Modular Missiles and launchers as part of the agreement.
It will also create jobs in the United Kingdom and strengthen the relationship between the two countries, representing one of the largest bilateral European air defense agreements of its kind within NATO.
'We have played a crucial role in boosting Euro-Atlantic defenses since Putin's barbaric invasion of Ukraine, and this landmark agreement between the United Kingdom and Poland is another example of how, alongside our allies, we are committed to protecting our security for generations to come,' British Premier Rishi Sunak said in a statement.
'As well as bolstering European air defenses, this 1.9 billion euro deal will also support highly skilled jobs in both countries, delivering on my pledge to grow the economy, and creating better paid jobs and opportunity right across the UK,' British prime minister added.
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