Poland acquires F-35 multirole fighter aircraft
The delivery timeline for the Polish MoD's procurement of the F-35A Lightning II multirole fighter aircraft was revealed at the signing ceremony for the 32 aircraft on 31 January.
Signed under the US FMS procedure, the contract includes logistical and training packages with a total value of $4.6 billion.
The signing ceremony took place at the 4th Training Aviation Wing in Deblin in the presence of the President of Poland Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Defence Mariusz Blaszczak.
Deliveries of the future Polish F-35s will commence in 2024, with the first batch of six aircraft scheduled
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