Pete Hegset: Polish-American Relations Are As Solid As A Rock

• 11.11.2026, 10:43

The Polish defense minister met with the head of the Pentagon in Washington.

Polish Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegset, thanked the U.S. side for the invitation to Washington and praised the role of his American counterpart in strengthening the bilateral alliance, according to “Polish Radio”:

“I consider you a true champion of the Polish-American alliance within the Donald Trump administration. Thank you for your efforts to implement the U.S. President’s announcement regarding the deployment of an additional 5,000 military personnel to Poland. Representatives of the Pentagon and the Polish Ministry of National Defense are engaged in a fruitful dialogue on strengthening the permanent U.S. military presence in our country. I believe we will be able to announce the details publicly in the very near future.”

Pete Hegset emphasized: “Polish-American relations remain as solid as a rock. They are based on shared strategic interests. Poland is an exemplary ally.”

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Pete Hegset signed a letter of intent in Washington to deepen cooperation in the defense industry.

Kosinyak-Kamysh noted that in recent years, U.S. military personnel have assisted Poland in a large-scale modernization of its armed forces. Another important milestone was the start of deliveries of F-35 fighter jets to Poland this year.

“We are meeting during a period marked by serious challenges and threats. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is not abating but, on the contrary, is intensifying, including with regard to other NATO members,” emphasized Poland’s Minister of National Defense. He added that Poland is not standing on the sidelines of these developments and noted that nearly 5% of GDP is allocated to the country’s defense. “American weapons form the basis of our procurement,” noted Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.