Poland signs deal to acquire Apache helicopters in national security boost

Poland's defence ministry will purchase the helicopters from Boeing and General Electric.

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00:00Poland's defense ministry signed two key offset deals with Boeing and General Electric for

00:07the purchase of Apache aircrafts.

00:10In total, the agreements are worth about 230 million euros.

00:15The deals were signed by Polish deputy defense minister, who says it will significantly enhance

00:21Poland's national security.

00:24The Polish army is about to acquire these aircrafts, which will significantly enhance

00:33our readiness, our security against what is happening outside the borders of the Republic

00:40of Poland, I mean the war in Ukraine.

00:45The contract with Boeing is valued at roughly 93 million euros.

00:49The agreement with General Electric is worth about 123 million euros.

00:55The purchase of Apache attack helicopters was announced by the previous Polish government

01:00in 2022.