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UK and Poland Launch Warsaw Defence Plan to Bolster Eastern European Security
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Core Event: Signing of the Warsaw Defence Plan
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz met in Warsaw and signed the Warsaw Defence Plan, the first phase of cooperation under the new UK-Poland Security and Defence Partnership Treaty. The agreement covers joint work on next-generation air-defence missiles, drone and counter-drone systems, large-calibre ammunition production, cyber-security, and naval capabilities—including shared lessons from Britain’s Type 31 frigate and Poland’s Miecznik warship. It also commits both nations to increased maritime patrols in the Baltic Sea and continued participation in NATO-wide exercises.
Official Statements & Responses
Streeting emphasized the historic partnership, noting that cooperation will extend from joint NATO drills to support for Ukraine’s defence and the growth of defence-industry jobs in both countries. Polish officials echoed the sentiment, highlighting the need for coordinated development of missile and drone technologies to protect civilian infrastructure.
Data & Statistics
- The partnership will expand large-calibre ammunition production by BAE Systems and Poland’s PGZ.
- It builds on Poland’s existing procurement of the Narew air-defence system from MBDA UK.
- The plan envisions “thousands of personnel” taking part in upcoming large-scale exercises.
What’s Next: Coalition of the Willing Exercise
Both governments are preparing a Coalition of the Willing exercise in Poland next month. The drill will involve thousands of troops from the UK, Poland, and other NATO members to ready the Multinational Force Ukraine for future training missions and post-war reconstruction support.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The new Warsaw Defence Plan honours this cooperation and sets out how we will continue to work together today, building a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO,” — Wes Streeting, defence secretary — Wes Streeting, defence secretary.