Poland plans to host US nuclear weapons and join French programme

Two vectors of nuclear protection

The Polish authorities are considering possible steps to strengthen national security. Key directions include the possibility of hosting US nuclear weapons on the country's territory and integration into the French nuclear deterrence programme. This was stated by Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz during an interview with WNP.

Integration into NATO mechanisms

According to the head of the defence department, Warsaw aims to gradually join the Nuclear Sharing programme. This initiative involves engaging allies in mechanisms for the shared use of nuclear weapons within the North Atlantic Alliance. In parallel, the Republic of Poland is expressing interest in developing defensive capabilities under the French "nuclear umbrella".

«Польща хоче крок за кроком рухатися до участі в Nuclear Sharing і розвивати захист під ядерною парасолькою, запропонованою Францією. Одне не виключає іншого» (Poland wants to move step by step towards participation in Nuclear Sharing and develop protection under the nuclear umbrella proposed by France. One does not exclude the other), Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasised.

Dependence on consultations with partners

The Defence Minister did not specify concrete deadlines for the implementation of these plans. He noted that further steps and decision-making regarding both directions would depend on the results of consultations with allies.