The head of the Ministry of National Defense on Patriot systems in Jasionka: Allied support provided until 2027
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that NATO has approved the Jasionka airport security plan for the coming years.
Quick Look
- The head of the Ministry of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, announced that NATO has approved the plan to protect the airport in Jasionka until 2027.
- Currently, the security of the logistics center is ensured by the Dutch Patriot and NASAMS systems, and after the Russian attack on Ukraine, the state of readiness was increased.
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Why It Matters
The airport in Jasionka plays a key role in the transport of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Currently, anti-aircraft protection is provided there by the Dutch Patriot and NASAMS systems.
During his visit to the Rzeszów Garrison, the head of the Ministry of National Defense said that he had received assurances from the NATO headquarters regarding another change at the airport in Jasionka.
It is not Polish Patriot systems, but allied Patriot systems that will be stationed here, emphasized Kosiniak-Kamysz.
The minister noted that the ministry already knows which country will lead the mission in 2027. As he explained, the information must first be provided to its own citizens by the country sending soldiers to Poland. The plan has already been approved by NATO.
The Netherlands will stay in Jasionka until the end of the year
Currently, the protection of the NATO logistics center at the Rzeszów-Jasionka airport is provided by Dutch air defense systems. In June, Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that the Netherlands would extend the presence of its soldiers and Patriot systems in Poland until December.
The Dutch have deployed two Patriot systems, a NASAMS missile system, anti-drone measures and about 300 soldiers in Jasionka.
The airport near Rzeszów is of key importance for the transport of military and humanitarian aid directed to Ukraine.
The head of the Ministry of National Defense also referred to Thursday's Russian attack on Ukraine. He informed that the state of readiness at border crossings had been increased.
He also recalled that in the morning Polish planes and Czech JAS-39 Gripen fighters operated in Polish airspace.
Open Questions
- Which country will take over the airport security mission in 2027?
