Army negotiating lease of F-16 fighters from U.S. Defense Department

During his visit to the military range in Orzysz yesterday, Polish defense minister Bronislaw Komorowski said Poland is planning to modernize its air forces and has already sent offers to different companies around the world, including the U.S.A. An American Defense Department spokesman has officially confirmed that Poland has expressed the desire to lease several F-16 fighters now belonging to the U.S. Air Force. The terms of the deal are currently being examined by U.S. authorities. According to Komorowski, Poland is very likely to obtain the fighters on preferential terms, but only when the Polish Defense Ministry secures the money or a deal from the government. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A2)