Poland's Defence Minister Confirms Resumption of US Troop Rotation

Poland’s defence minister Władysław Kosiniak‑Kamysz announced that the United States will resume the rotation of its troops in Poland after a suspension in May. He said the information came from U.S. deputy ambassador Stephanie Holmes and the U.S. military attaché, adding that the rotation will be completed “in the coming weeks.”

The statement was made during a ceremony in Bydgoszcz to sign a strategic agreement with Anduril Industries for the production of low‑cost “Barracuda” cruise missiles in Poland, making the country the first European partner of the U.S. firm. Kosiniak‑Kamysz called the restart an “extremely positive signal” and stressed that “Poland is a true transatlantic partner and a loyal, exemplary ally.”

Currently about 10,000 U.S. soldiers are stationed in Poland, the majority on a rotational basis, supporting NATO’s eastern flank. The resumption follows a broader U.S. review of its European force posture and follows promises by former President Donald Trump to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland. The move underscores the deepening security cooperation between Warsaw and Washington amid ongoing regional tensions.