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June 17, 2026
U.S. Open to Permanent Military Base in Poland Following Ministerial Discussions
- Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed the U.S. is open to hosting a permanent military base in Poland after discussions with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
- No final decision has been made regarding the establishment of the base, as discussions continue.
- The U.S. currently has around 10,000 troops stationed in Poland on a rotational basis, with Poland advocating for a permanent increase.
3 Sources
- US is interested in a Polish offer for a permanent US military base, Polish official saysJun 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM · ABC News
- US is interested in a Polish offer for a permanent US military base, Polish official saysJun 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM · The Hill
- U.S. open to Poland's offer to host permanent U.S. base, Polish minister saysJun 18, 2026 at 12:45 PM · Reuters