Pentagon approves sale of Apache combat helicopters to Poland

The US Department of Defense has approved the sale of Apache-type attack helicopters to Poland for $12 billion, the deal includes 96 helicopters and necessary equipment, Report informs referring to Deutsche Welle.

The deal to supply weapons to Poland will increase the security of this US NATO ally and increase its ability to withstand current and future threats.

Warsaw asked the US to acquire Apache attack helicopters in 2022.

Poland’s National Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said that Poland will buy 96 Apache attack helicopters from the US to strengthen the eastern border. According to Blaszczak, in early August, the first Polish pilots will begin training to fly US helicopters.