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Poland is looking to deepen its defense ties with the Philippines following the completion of a deal for Black Hawk helicopters. The Polish deputy foreign minister stated that Warsaw aims to export drones, air defence systems, and artillery to Manila. With Poland investing $50 billion in its defense industry, it sees potential in further partnerships, including the sale of reconnaissance and combat drones, radar equipment, anti-aircraft missiles, and armoured personnel carriers.
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Poland is looking to deepen its defense ties with the Philippines, following a deal where it delivered 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters worth US$509.6 million in August 2022. The Polish deputy foreign minister, Wladyslaw Bartoszewski, announced that Warsaw is interested in expanding its defense partnerships with Manila by exporting drones, air defense systems, and artillery. Poland has invested US$50 billion to bolster its defense industry and increase exports. This move comes as European rearmament drives global arms sales, providing opportunities for Polish companies to enter new markets like the Philippines.
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Poland eyes deeper Philippines defence ties following Black Hawk deal
Warsaw is targeting drones, air defence and artillery exports to Manila as European rearmament fuels global arms ambitions
Poland’s delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippines has given Warsaw a foothold in Manila’s defence market as it seeks to expand exports from its growing defence industry, with analysts saying drones, air defence and potentially co-production could pave the way for a broader partnership.
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drones → eye → partnership
Polish deputy foreign minister Wladyslaw Bartoszewski said on Tuesday that Warsaw was keen to pursue further defence partnerships with the Philippines, as Poland poured US$50 billion into strengthening its defence industry and expanding exports.
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Poland → say → exports
His comments came after the Philippines completed the delivery of its final seven S-70i Black Hawk helicopters in August.
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Philippines → come → August
Manila acquired 32 of the helicopters in a US$509.6 million deal signed in 2022 with PZL Mielec, a Polish subsidiary of Sikorsky, which is owned by US defence contractor Lockheed Martin.
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which → acquire → Martin
Bartoszewski said Poland wanted to sell reconnaissance and combat drones, radar equipment, anti-aircraft missiles and armoured personnel carriers to Manila, Reuters reported.
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Reuters → say → Manila
He added that a Philippine military delegation had recently visited Poland to explore other potential acquisitions.
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delegation → add → acquisitions
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