What You Need to Know: Poland's national commitment to security, backed by U.S. military support, has made it a crucial NATO ally against Russian threats. Poland is enhancing its defense with cutting-edge Abrams tanks, F-35s, and Apache helicopters, emphasizing interoperability with U.S. forces.

As Russia bolsters its military, Poland's focus on tank warfare—especially in critical areas like the Suwalki corridor—will help deter aggression. Hosting thousands of U.S. troops, including a permanent armored brigade, Poland aims to modernize its forces and maintain a robust NATO presence.

Strong U.S.-Polish cooperation, including a new Abrams Sustainment Center, strengthens deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank.

Poland has a secret weapon. No, not just the Abrams main battle tanks, F-35 stealth fighters, Patriot air defenses, Apache helicopters or other top-line equipment purchased by Poland. Poland’s secret weapon centers on its intense national commitment to security against a resurgent Russia – and the favorable American opinion this inspires.

That’s why Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw “Radek” Sikorski is making a national security sweep from Washington, DC to the United Nations to Polish communities in Pennsylvania and an armored vehicle plant in Michigan. “Russia is and for the foreseeable future will remain a danger,” Sikorski said in an address at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington on September 20.

Given the timing of his swing state visits, it may look like Sikorski is playing politics. But Poland’s Foreign Minister is not seeking to weigh in on Trump vs. Harris. Sikorski, an........

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