Details of Poland’s defense order for Ukraine revealed

Ukraine will buy from Poland 150 Rosomak armored personnel carriers, over 50 Rak self-propelled mortars, and 100 Piorun MANPADS. As of today, the relevant agreements are being finalized for signing.

Polish government spokesman Piotr Müller elaborated on the issue for Radio Plus, Ukrinform reports.

"Contracts are being prepared, their total cost is currently being assessed. I can say that this is about 150 Rosomak armored personnel carriers, which is 50 more than what was declared in recent days, also three Rak self-propelled mortar company modules, that is, over 50 units, as well as 100 Piorun missiles, which are really popular with the Ukrainian Army," government spokesman said.

Müller noted that, as of today, Poland has provided military aid to Ukraine in the amount of over 10 billion zlotys (over EUR 2 billion). At the same time, while some of the weapons are sold, some are sent free of charge.

"Let's remember that Ukraine protects Europe from Russia. On the one hand, this is the time for Ukraine to order equipment from us, wherever possible, for the long term. On the other hand, this equipment is needed here and now, otherwise Russia will go much further in its military actions," Müller emphasized.

As reported, Chairman of the Board of the Polish Arms Group PGZ, Sebastian Chwałek, said that Rosomak APCs would be supplied to Ukraine in various modifications, depending on the order. Therefore, the final configuration of this APC will be the subject of detailed negotiations. He is also convinced that the Finnish side, which owns the license to manufacture the Rosomak APC, will agree to its sale to Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelensky, during an official visit to Warsaw on April 5, announced the agreement with Poland on a new defense package for Ukraine.

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