The United States has approved the sale to Poland of an additional 116 US Abrams main battle tanks and other heavy weapons totaling $3.75 billion after already buying 250 in April, the US State Department announced Tuesday.
Poland wishes to acquire 116 Abrams tanks in their modernized version (M1A1), 12 M88A2 Hercules rescue vehicles, 8 M1110 mobile assault bridges capable of transporting tanks across rivers, about fifty light vehicles and light weapons and their ammunition, for a total amount of 3.75 billion dollars, according to US diplomacy.
“Strengthening the capabilities of Poland”
This sale of sensitive equipment previously had to be approved by the US government, and Congress has been notified, the State Department said in a statement.
Poland, a country bordering Ukraine invaded by Russia, already bought in April 250 Abrams tanks and other recovery tanks, assault bridges, training and logistics systems, as well as a significant amount of ammunition, for 4.740 million dollars.
Source: BFM TV
