US Approves $1.85 Billion F-35 Maintenance Package for Poland

The U.S. State Department has approved a $1.85 billion F-35 maintenance and support package for Poland. The Defense Security and Cooperation Agency (DSCA), a division of the U.S. Department of Defense, stated in a written statement that the sale includes logistics support, modifications, spare parts, software updates, and repair services.

The statement emphasized that this sale will increase the reliability of Poland's F-35 fleet and contribute to the country's ability to combat current and future threats. The DSCA also stated that the sale aligns with US foreign policy and national security objectives and will strengthen the security of its NATO ally, Poland.

The sale requires final approval from the US Congress. Poland is one of the US's most important allies in terms of regional security balances.