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Polish F-16s take over command of Baltic Air Policing mission in Lithuania

Poland's 150-strong Orlik 11 group will now guard the skies over the Baltic Sea with its four F-16s until March 2023 for a regular four-months tour of duty. Roman Zawistowski/PAP

The Polish Air Force has taken over from Hungary the command of the Nato Baltic Air Policing mission based in Siauliai, Lithuania.

NATO jets scrambled as Russian fighter jets fly into Poland

According to Aeronautica Militare, Putin’s squadron took off from Kaliningrad and flew ‘an aggressive path’ which took them through Polish skies.

US sends six F-22 fighter jets to Poland

Six American F-22 Raptor combat jets have been sent to Poland under Nato's Air Shielding programme, the US Air Force's Europe and Africa command announced on Wednesday.

American F-18 jets land in Poland, says minister

American F-18 fighter jets flew into a Polish military airbase on Monday, the defence minister has said, as Nato beefs up the military presence on its eastern flank amid Russia's war on Ukraine.

American F-15 fighter jets arrive in Poland

American F-15 combat aircraft flew into the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask, central Poland, on Thursday to take part in Nato's Air Policing mission in the airspace of the Baltic states.

‘I have legendary Polish power’ says MMA fighter Jan Błachowicz after taking Ultimate Fighting Championship title

​Dubbed the ‘Prince of Cieszyn’ the 37-year-old has become the first Polishman to take the title following his win over the USA’s Dominik Reyes in Sunday’s UAE bout.​

PGZ, Lockheed Martin sign strategic cooperation agreement

The Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) and Lockheed Martin have signed a cooperation agreement which establishes a long-term strategic relationship, PGZ announced on Thursday.

Poland, US to sign F-35 fighter deal in late January - MoD

In late January, Poland will sign an agreement with the United States for the purchase of thirty-two F-35 fifth-generation fighter planes, Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak told Polish Radio Three on Thursday.

Poland brings Soviet-era MiG-29s back into service

Poland's General Commander of Armed Forces, Gen. Jarosław Mika, decided on Monday to lift a flight ban on the Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter planes, which were grounded in February following a series of accidents.

MoD puts in request for fleet of hi-tech US stealth jets

The defence ministry is looking to replace its current fourth-generation F-16 planes for 32 new fifth-generation F-35a jets from US defence firm Lockheed Martin.

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Jerzy Skolimowski's ‘emotional’ road movie about a melancholic donkey is nominated for 2023 Oscars

Chosen alongside All Quiet on the Western Front, Santiago Mitre's Argentina 1985, and the Banshees of Inisherin, Skolimowski’s film is billed as a dark exploration of humanity, technology and nature.

The first report:

  • Polish PM tells French TV West should be bolder in supporting Ukraine
  • Biden may visit Poland according to US media reports
  • Polish armed forces recruit over 16,000 in 2022
  • EC approves Polish aid programme for tourist sector
  • Working from home saves Polish employees around 54 mins a day

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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