Apache purchase will push Poland’s military to the fore in NATO bloc

The purchase of Apache helicopters is a very sound and sensible military investment. It confirms that Poland can have one of the strongest armies in NATO alongside the United States, said Jim Townsend, a long-time Pentagon official for European policy and NATO. The acquisition of Apaches makes a lot of sense, as they are excellent tank killers. If Ukraine had Apaches now, it could not only destroy Russian tanks but also launch Hellfire missiles at some of the obstacles in the current offensive, Townsend stated.

Given the terrain and threats from the east that Poland faces, this purchase aligns well. Moreover, Poland uses them in conjunction with its own tanks, including American M1A2 tanks, which are compatible with Apaches. This confirms that Poland could soon have one of the strongest militaries in the Alliance outside the United States, diverging from Germany's defense approach, he emphasized.

Source: wnp.pl