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U.S. Says Progress Made Toward Permanent Army Base in Poland
U.S. President Donald Trump says progress is being made toward establishing a permanent U.S. Army base in Poland, with a potential location to be announced soon. Poland currently hosts American troops on a rotational basis and has long sought a larger U.S. military presence on NATO’s eastern flank.
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A permanent American base would deepen U.S.-Polish defence cooperation and strengthen NATO’s eastern military posture as the war in neighbouring Ukraine continues.
Washington and Warsaw still need to finalise the arrangement and location. Poland says it is prepared to provide a suitable site, while the Pentagon continues reviewing U.S. troop deployments across Europe.
2022: Russia invades Ukraine
Jun 2026: Pentagon says it is open to Poland’s permanent-base proposal
Sep 17: Trump says progress has been made
Next: Possible location and final agreement announced.
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