Poland Lacks Capacity to Join Anti-Ballistic Coalition
Poland says it lacks the capacity to join Europe’s anti-ballistic coalition but may involve defence companies if they develop the required capabilities.
Poland lacks the capabilities needed to join the so-called «anti-ballistic coalition,» according to National Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.
The new alliance was announced on July 13 by the leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Ukraine. Its members plan to jointly develop systems for intercepting ballistic missiles and strengthen missile defence.
Kosiniak-Kamysz said Warsaw would monitor the project and could consider involving Polish defence companies if they develop the necessary capabilities and show interest in taking part.
At the same time, the minister stressed that Poland is already participating in other initiatives aimed at countering ballistic threats.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten earlier said the first air defence systems developed under the new European coalition could be delivered to Ukraine within a year. More advanced solutions could be ready in about 18 months.
The new missiles are initially expected to reinforce Ukraine’s air defence. At a later stage, the technologies are also intended to protect the airspace of European countries.