Xinhua News Agency
February 26, 2015
U.S. donates 45 armored vehicles to Polish army
U.S. MRAPs
WARSAW: The Polish armed forces received 45 MRAP-type (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) armored vehicles previously used in Afghanistan from the United States, reported the Polish Press Agency on Wednesday.
“Today’s delivery is only a small segment of our partnership,” said U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Stephen Mull, noting the United States’ unflagging engagement in the security of Poland.
Polish soldiers have been in cooperation with the U.S. army for a long time, Maciej Jankowski, Poland’s Under-Secretary of State said, citing his country’s participation in the Iraq and Afghanistan missions. Nowadays, the cooperation is mostly based on technical assistance and support, Jankowski noted.
Lieutenant General Lech Majewski, in charge of the General Command of the Polish armed forces, said the equipment sent to Poland would significantly increase the combat potential and the Polish army’s ability to survive on the battlefield.
The MRAP vehicles, produced by Oshkosh Defense company, were donated to Poland by the United States.
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