Poland to host first PAC-3 missile service center outside the US

Poland is set to become the first country outside the United States to host a service center for PAC-3 missiles, which are used in Patriot air defense systems. The establishment of this facility is intended to significantly reduce the maintenance turnaround time for these missiles, which currently can take several months.

Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz described the decision as a success for the government and the presidency. He noted that this development could potentially lead to the future production of Patriot missiles within Poland, although German media reports indicate that the U.S. Department of Defense has not yet confirmed such production plans.

Damian Skałecki, president of Bydgoszcz-based Belma, suggested that the Kujawsko-Pomorskie region would be a suitable location for the center, though the specific site may remain classified for security reasons. Details regarding the center's operations are expected to emerge within the next two months as cooperation with the American side is finalized.