air force

First phase of deliveries of FA-50 aircraft complete says minister

Mariusz Blaszczak wrote on the X platform that the delivery of the 11th and 12th lightweight multi-role fighter jets ordered by Poland, and developed by Korea Aerospace Industries, would "immediately strengthen the capabilities of the Polish Air Force." Mariusz Błaszczak/X

Poland has received the delivery of the first batch of FA-50 combat aircraft from South Korea, Poland’s defence minister announced on Tuesday.

Polish evacuees from Gaza fly out of Egypt

A group of 18 Polish citizens who crossed from the Gaza Strip into Egypt on Sunday have taken off en route back to Poland, the General Staff of the Polish Army announced on Monday.

Poland evacuates Poles from Israel, officials say

The Polish Army is preparing to evacuate Poles from Israel, defence minister has announced on social media on Sunday.

Today’s news round-up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Today’s news round-up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Polish army may need another airfield for drones

The Polish army will need another airport to handle unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) if the planned purchase deals are completed, a top military officer has said.

Near-accident at opening of new airport

Breaths were held on Thursday during an air-show marking the opening of a new air terminal in Radom, central Poland, when two planes touched while in flight.

Extraordinary tale of hero WWII air force dog retold in delightful animation

Some 80 years after his death, Ciapek has found himself standing alongside Poland’s other hero animals after having his story immortalised courtesy of an animated film produced for the Institute of National Remembrance.

Today’s news round up in Poland

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.

Netherlands to send eight F-35 fighters to Poland by end January

Eight F-35 fighters of the Royal Netherlands Air Force will arrive in Poland at the end of January to increase the defence capabilities of NATO's eastern flank, the Euractiv website reported on Tuesday.

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