Poland considers handing over two MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for counter-drone technologies

Poland considers handing over two MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for counter-drone technologies
Poland considers handing over two MiG-29s to Ukraine in exchange for counter-drone technologies

Warsaw is studying the possibility of transferring two MiG-29 fighter jets to Kyiv in exchange for Ukrainian technologies for countering unmanned aerial vehicles. This was stated by Polish Deputy Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk, who is currently visiting Kyiv.

Status of the technology agreement

According to Tomczyk, Ukraine has already agreed to transfer the necessary technologies for countering UAVs to Poland. “Україна погодилася надати Польщі необхідні нам технології для боротьби з безпілотниками” (Ukraine agreed to provide Poland with the technologies we need to fight drones), the Polish official emphasised. He added that the relevant agreement is nearing completion, and the parties are currently coordinating its details. Tomczyk was accompanied to the Ukrainian capital by Karol Domanowski, the First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces.

Poland's role in the anti-ballistic coalition

Separately, the parties are discussing the deepening of cooperation within the framework of the anti-ballistic coalition, the aim of which is to strengthen missile interception capabilities. The initiative includes Ukraine, Poland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands.

Tomczyk emphasised that Warsaw is ready to contribute to the coalition's work through modern P-18PL radar systems. He clarified that these radars have a range of up to 2,000 kilometres and will be located on Polish territory. They are intended to operate in the interests of Poland, NATO, Ukraine, and the entire coalition.

“Але ще одним, і, мабуть, найважливішим питанням є розробка ракети — ракети, здатної перехопити іншу ракету. Це потребує залучення можливостей різних компаній і різних країн” (But another, and perhaps the most important, issue is the development of a missile — a missile capable of intercepting another missile. This requires the involvement of the capabilities of various companies and different countries), the Deputy Defence Minister noted.

Plans regarding Patriot systems

In addition, Ukraine and Poland plan to discuss the creation of a technical maintenance centre for PAC-3 missiles, which are used in American Patriot air defence missile systems.

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