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The Polish military continues to use mostly Soviet-era equipment, however after joining NATO in 1999 Poland has begun upgrading and modernizing its hardware to Western standards. The General Staff has been reorganized into a NATO-compatible J/G-1 through J/G-6 structure. Recent modernization projects include the acquisition of (100) F-16 fighter jets from the United States, (128) Leopard 2 MBTs from Germany, ATGM technology from Israel (as well as possible future acquisition of Rafael Python 5 and Arrow missiles), and (690) Patria AMV 8x8 AFVs from Finland. The flag of NATO NATO 2002 Summit in Prague The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), sometimes called North Atlantic Alliance, Atlantic Alliance or the Western Alliance, is an international organisation for defence collaboration established in 1949, in support of the North Atlantic Treaty signed in Washington, D.C., on April...
1999 is a common year starting on Friday Anno Domini (or the Current Era), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a modern multi-role jet fighter aircraft built in the United States and used by dozens of countries all over the world. ...
General characteristics Length 9. ...
An Anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) is a missile the primary purpose of which is to hit and destroy tanks. ...
The Python 5 is a short range air-to-air missile developed by the Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael. ...
Arrow anti-ballistic missile launch The Arrow Interceptor ( טיל חץ, Hebrew: Hetz) is a theater missile defense (TMD) system; it is the first missile that was specifically designed and built to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles on a national level. ...
The Patria AMV 8x8 (Advanced Modular Vehicle) is a multi-role military vehicle produced by Finnish manufacturer Patria. ...
Equipment statistics for the branches :
- 143 Fighter,
- 232 FGA/Training,
- 173 Transport/Helicopter
143 Fighter, 232 FGA/Training, 173 Transport/Helicopter Categories: Polish Air Force ...
- 1010 MBT,
- 2042 AFV/APC,
- 1322 Artillery (120mm or greater ),
- 157 Army Helicopters
1010 MBT, 2042 AFV/APC, 1322 Artillery (120mm or greater ), 157 Army Helicopters Categories: Polish Army ...
- 5 Corvette,
- 9 Frigate,
- 3 Submarine,
- 57 Auxillary,
- 79 Navy Aircraft
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