The U.S. and Gulf countries are combating Iranian missiles and drones primarily with Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptor missiles. U.S. officials have warned that this could deplete American stockpiles.
This situation is also impacting delivery schedules. According to the Swiss press, delivery of Patriot air defense systems to Switzerland will be further delayed due to the Middle East conflict.
Kubilius is currently on a missile tour in Europe, beginning in Poland.
He expressed surprise over the Polish disagreement with the EU’s loans-for-weapons SAFE scheme. Polish President Karol Nawrocki has not approved the SAFE bill and has proposed financing with the assistance of the National Bank of Poland.
“Who will lose if Poland doesn’t approve SAFE? Saying no to SAFE is saying no to jobs for Polish people,” Kubilius emphasized. “If Poland decided to use taxpayers’ money to buy weapons from somewhere else, that will mean Polish taxpayer money will create jobs elsewhere.”













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