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    European Sky Shield Initiative beneficial to Poland: defense ministry

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     17.04.2024, 14:22
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    Poland’s Defense Ministry issued a statement emphasizing that the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), backed by NATO, is not only beneficial to air defense systems developed by Germany but could also be advantageous to Poland in terms of joint purchases of military equipment, among other things. The announcement came following claims from Poland’s former Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak, saying that the initiative only favors Germany.

    The Ministry of Defense was reacting to Błaszczak’s post claiming that ESSI is a project only “on paper” and that it is actually a “European financial shield for Germany.” The former defense minister also focused on the initiative during a Wednesday conference at the lower house of parliament (Sejm). The ministry assured that–although Germany has come up with the initiative for a European air defense system–it does not refer only to systems developed by Berlin, and could potentially consolidate purchases of arms parts at more favorable prices and strengthen the interoperability of systems used by allies.

    “Within the framework of ESSI, cooperation is planned on German (IRIS-T), U.S. (Patriot), and Israeli (Arrow-3) systems, among others, which will operate as part of NATO’s Integrated Air-and-Missile Defense (IAMD). A letter of intent to this effect has so far been signed by 15 countries, and another 21 are in various stages of joining the initiative,” the ministry reported. At the same time, the MoD stressed that it is analyzing all international initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation in the area of air defense in terms of strengthening the security of Poland and NATO, and it would be unfavorable to reject participation in any such initiative in advance.
    The ministry noted that a multi-layered air and missile defense system continues to be developed, based on Poland’s very short-range PILICA systems, air defense capabilities under the NAREW program, developed in cooperation with the U.K., and the use of a medium-range air defense system based on the most modern version of the Patriot system with the IBCS command and control system under the Wisła program.

    European Iron Dome

    Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday after a conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that Poland wants to participate in the work of building the European Iron Dome.

    On Tuesday, the head of government stressed that Poland’s potential participation in the European Sky Shield Initiative is not an alternative to anything, but a complement. He assured that “no one is talking about abandoning the existing programs” and that Poland will continue to develop the Pilica, Narew, and Wisła systems.
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