Europe facing ‘Catch-22’ over US weapon sales, top Polish general warns

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Europe facing ‘Catch-22’ over US weapon sales, top Polish general warns

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A top Polish general warns Europe is facing a 'Catch-22' situation regarding US weapon sales, highlighting delays in delivery times which could extend to 2029-2030. Poland's Military Representative to NATO, Lieutenant General Piotr Błazeusz, drew attention to procurement challenges affecting defense timelines.

“When they come to the US and say, ‘We would like to buy the system’ …they are told, ‘Okay, but [it will be delivered in ] 2029-2030 and you know, it still could be delayed,’” said Poland’s Military Representative to NATO, Lieutenant General Piotr Błazeusz.

World Security Conflict Politics US weapon sales European defense Poland NATO military procurement delivery delays

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