Poland says it is still interested in getting Patriot system

Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz seems to have backtrack from canceling an order for the Patriot air defense system.

Efficient missile capabilities showcased during Patriot Shock exercise
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Paige Behringer

The previous government had selected the Patriot in April 2015 and when the new Law and Justice (PiS) party came into power, it wanted to review the purchase.

But during a joint press conference with U.S. ambassador Paul W. Jones, Macierewicz said he hopes to buy the Patriot.

“The real, long range aim of our plans is a sustainable ownership of an efficient air defense. We hope this could be the Patriot system.”

“We hope for effective negotiations,” Macierewicz added.

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