US approves missile sale to Poland

The United States Department of State has approved the sale of 40 AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) to Poland, together F-16 Operational Flight Plan upgrades, equipment, parts, training and logistical support. Polish Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak commented that he is satisfied that the decision process was quick. He remarked that Finland had to wait eight years to finalize a similar deal with the US. Poland and the US will soon start negotiating the details of the contract, Siemoniak added. These will include the contract value and delivery particulars.