The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Poland of Javelin missile systems and associated support, at an estimated value of $780 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of the planned sale on 18 September 2025.
Poland has requested 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units. The package also includes simulation rounds, battery coolant units, tool kits, spare parts, training, technical assistance, and transportation.
According to the DSCA, “this proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political and economic stability in Europe.”
The agency said the deal would allow Poland to upgrade its legacy launch units and increase its defence inventory, reinforcing its ability to protect its territory and contribute to NATO operations. The sale “will not alter the basic military balance in the region,” it added.
RTX Corporation of Arlington, Virginia, and Lockheed Martin of Tucson, Arizona, have been named as the principal contractors. No offset arrangements have yet been proposed, with any agreements to be negotiated directly between Poland and industry.
The DSCA confirmed that implementation of the deal would not require additional U.S. personnel to be deployed.
Poland over the last few years has massively ramped up modernising its military. But I do have to wonder how are they going to keep paying for this new kit?
the biggest problem for Poland is that they have not provisioned for lifecycle costs: maintenance, etc… seeing as that usually adds to multiple times the acquisition costs.
so Poland will have many jets, tanks etc… except in 5 years they won’t be operational.
That’s a bit of a stretch. Poland is retiring old kit and all new contracts come with manufacturer support.
it may surprise you. even if it is a standard practice de facto, but not in this case with recent binge shopping spree of last few years. this has been acknowledged by the polish governmernt themselves
ie on recent tanks, vehicles… in fact they still are in the process of finalizing financing with the remainder of Korean purchases. and that just covers purchase and setting up some TOT for local assembly.
At least the Pols take defence seriously .
Quite. They of all people know the real cost of not doing so.