“We analyze all signed contracts, especially those that were framework and were really letters of intent,” said Deputy Minister of National Defense, Paweł Zalewski.
What about the Himars?
The deputy head of the Ministry of National Defense was a guest of the morning conversation of RMF FM. Minister Zalewski was asked, among others We should be afraid that we should be afraid that part of the US military equipment purchased by Poland will be “excluded” due to Washington’s political decisions. This was a reference to recent information from Ukraine, which shows that the US prevented the further use of the Himars rocket artillery systems by the Ukrainian army.
“We analyze all signed contracts, especially those that were framework and were really letters of intent,” he said, while referring directly to the mentioned Himars.
“I checked in the general staff – we have full control over this weapon,” the politician reassured.
“Our cooperation with the Americans is solid on both sides. We were not dealing with any American actions that would undermine the reliability of the Americans. (…) All analyzes that we have cause that we do not see the threat of reversing the covenant. We see a situation in which President Trump wants to build a new balance between the USA and Europe, more favorable for the US, “he continued, adding that in the interest of Europe and Poland it is to” keep the United States in Europe. “
The issue of universal consumption
When asked about plans for military exercises for all adult men in Poland, he replied that in the coming weeks specific solutions would be presented to the public. At the same time, he assured that the return to universal consumption was not considered by the government.
“We are not planning universal compulsory military service,” assured Minister Zalewski, who added that currently the average age of reservists in Poland is 45 years.