USA offered Poland to buy Abrams tank

The media reported that the US has officially offered Poland to buy M1 Abrams tanks under the FMS procedure.

As he writes

"Military Review", Poland considered inThere are many candidates as a replacement for the T-72M1 and PT-91 tanks. Among them were the German Leopard 2 and the Korean K2PL. Apparently, they will stop at the American M1 Abrams.

FMS is a US military sales program.Considered a form of security assistance. Under the program, the United States can sell defense products to foreign countries if the president believes it will enhance U.S. security.

It is not yet known which version of the tank he will buy.Poland. However, it is assumed that these will be M1A2 tanks. They are no longer manufactured for the US Army. The problem for Poland is that such an acquisition will require additional investment. New technical support vehicles and axles will be needed.