UK Export Finance supports export of air defence systems to Poland
- 2024-10-31 16:10
- UK Export Finance
- Air defence systems
- Poland
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has provided a £1.2 billion loan to support the export of air defence systems from the UK to Poland.
The loan will finance the purchase of the Sky Sabre air defence system, which is manufactured by MBDA UK. The Sky Sabre system is a short-range air defence system designed to protect against air attacks, including drones and aircraft.
The loan is the largest ever provided by UKEF to support the export of defence equipment to Poland. It is also the first time that UKEF has provided a loan to support the export of the Sky Sabre system.
The loan will support the creation and maintenance of jobs in the UK defence industry. It will also help to strengthen the UK’s relationship with Poland, which is a key NATO ally.
Commenting on the loan, UK Export Finance Minister Graham Stuart said:
“This loan is a clear demonstration of the UK’s commitment to supporting the export of defence equipment to Poland. The Sky Sabre system is a world-leading air defence system, and it will help to protect Poland from potential threats.
“This loan will also support the creation and maintenance of jobs in the UK defence industry. It is a win-win for both the UK and Poland.”
Poland’s Minister of Defence, Mariusz Błaszczak, said:
“We are grateful to the UK for this loan. It will help us to acquire the Sky Sabre air defence system, which is a vital part of our plans to модернизировать our armed forces.
“The Sky Sabre system will help to protect Poland from potential threats, and it will also strengthen our relationship with the UK.”
The loan is part of a wider package of support that the UK is providing to Poland. This package includes training for Polish military personnel, and the deployment of UK troops to Poland to help with the training and integration of the Sky Sabre system.
The UK is committed to supporting Poland’s security. The loan for the Sky Sabre air defence system is a clear demonstration of this commitment.
UK Export Finance support for export of air defence systems to Poland
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