Poland and U.S. Army hold joint air defence exercises near Warsaw


  • World
  • Sunday, 22 Mar 2015

WARSAW (Reuters) - The U.S. Army Europe has deployed a Patriot missile defence battery near Warsaw as part of joint exercises with Poland aimed at reassuring the NATO member in light of the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine.

Poland, in NATO since 1999, does not have its own system to protect against ballistic missiles and is to take a decision regarding the supplier for its medium-range missile defence system within weeks.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical moment' for peace
Chinese-backed biodiversity fund lauded for advancing green agenda
China's mobile phone shipments up 8.7 pct in October
British aircraft engine giant Rolls-Royce launches maintenance joint venture in Beijing
Chinese, Ethiopian companies sign deal for sustainable Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway operation
Egyptian dish koshary added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list
Lapses gave Louvre thieves crucial 30-second advantage against police, inquiry finds
As Russians get closer, some Ukrainians refuse to leave
Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic book series, dies aged 55
Indigenous Guard across the Amazon unite forces to protect their territories

Others Also Read