The Polish Ministry of National Defence is advancing plans to acquire new transport and refueling aircraft, with Airbus and Boeing competing for the contracts. Poland is considering accelerating air refueling capabilities under the Karkonosze program, which will support its F-16 fleet and future F-35 fighters, expected in 2026. Airbus’ A330 MRTT and A400M are being evaluated, while Boeing is promoting its KC-46 tanker and F-15EX fighter jets. The decision follows Poland’s $10 billion deal for 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters in August 2024. The acquisitions reflect Poland’s ongoing military modernization and NATO commitments.
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