Story perspectives

UK and Poland Sign Defence Treaty, Develop Missile, Boost Cybersecurity

5/27/2026

Center

Britain & Poland Sign Treaty

The treaty will include joint development of a medium-range air-defence missile and cooperation on cybersecurity.
Britain and Poland will sign a defence and security treaty in London on Wednesday, May 26, 2026.
Leaders will discuss rising hybrid attacks, including Russian-ordered arson in East London and cyber espionage.
Poland signed a treaty with France in 2025 and is negotiating a pact with Germany.

Right

Starmer Secures Treaty

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the treaty the biggest step forward in Britain-Poland defence ties in a generation.
Downing Street will host President Karol Nawrocki during a London visit while Britain and Poland sign defence and security treaty.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the signing historic and stressed a major cybersecurity component.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Europe to take greater defence responsibility as the pact proceeds.

1 of 2

Britain & Poland Sign Treaty

The treaty will include joint development of a medium-range air-defence missile and cooperation on cybersecurity.
Britain and Poland will sign a defence and security treaty in London on Wednesday, May 26, 2026.
Leaders will discuss rising hybrid attacks, including Russian-ordered arson in East London and cyber espionage.
Poland signed a treaty with France in 2025 and is negotiating a pact with Germany.

1 / 2