Poland to deploy HIMARS systems on the border with Russia
Poland will deploy advanced American HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems near the border with Russia’s Kaliningrad region, National Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said at a briefing.
By the end of the year, the 16th Mechanized Division of Poland, located near the border with the Kaliningrad region, will receive HIMARS systems.
In addition to HIMARS, the division will receive Korean K2 tanks and K9 self-propelled howitzers.
“Russia is trying to rebuild its evil empire and attacking its neighbors. Our task is to create a strong and reliable Armed Forces of Poland so that Russia does not dare to attack our country,” the Minister emphasized.
The Polish authorities ordered the HIMARS system back in 2019. In total, the United States will supply Poland with 500 such systems as part of this application.
