Sec. 1265. Sense of Congress on modernization of defense capabilities of Poland
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Congress finds the following: The efforts of Poland to modernize its defense capabilities and restructure its armed forces have the potential not only to enhance the national security of Poland but also to strengthen the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The main priority of Poland with respect to such efforts is to procure anti-aircraft and missile defense systems. At a time when most NATO allies are cutting defense spending, Poland has maintained a steady defense budget and is making significant investment in procurement of new defense systems.
The United States should recognize the efforts of Poland to modernize its defense capabilities and restructure its armed forces and promote such efforts as a positive example for other NATO allies to follow. The United States has enjoyed a close cultural, economic, political, and military relationship with Poland for many years and the efforts of Poland to modernize its defense capabilities and restructure its armed forces provide opportunities for the two countries to work together even more closely.
It is the sense of Congress that— the President should seek to work with Poland to ensure that, as part of the efforts of Poland to modernize its defense capabilities and restructure its armed forces— Poland, to the maximum extent practicable, procures defense systems that are interoperable with NATO defense systems and will help fill critical NATO shortfalls; and Poland, to the maximum extent practicable and to the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of subparagraph (A), procures United States defense systems that— will strengthen the bilateral, strategic partnership between the two countries; will provide Poland with proven defense systems capabilities; and promote deeper and closer bilateral cooperation between the two countries; and the United States stands ready to assist Poland to achieve its goals to modernize its defense capabilities and restructure its armed forces.