Poland Officially Receives F-35 Fighter Jets
On June 12 local time, the first three F-35 multirole fighter jets officially joined the Polish Armed Forces. Polish President Andrzej Duda and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak attended the induction ceremony held at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask.
The first three F-35 multirole fighter jets arrived at the base on May 22 and were named "Cavalry." In 2020, Poland signed a contract worth approximately $4.6 billion with the United States to procure 32 F-35 stealth multirole fighter jets. The entire delivery plan is expected to be completed by 2029. (Reporter Zhang Juan from the Central Radio and Television Station)
Poland officially received its first three F-35 multirole fighter jets at the 32nd Tactical Air Base on June 12. The jets, named 'Cavalrymen', are part of a larger procurement plan that includes 32 aircraft to be delivered by 2029, following a $4.6 billion agreement signed with the U.S. in 2020.
- Poland received its first three F-35 fighter jets on June 12.
- The jets were named 'Cavalrymen'.
- The delivery plan includes a total of 32 F-35 jets by 2029.
- The acquisition agreement with the U.S. was signed in 2020 for approximately $4.6 billion.
- The ceremony took place at the 32nd Tactical Air Base.