Poland and UK Sign Three-Year Defence Plan to Strengthen European Security

October 28, 2026 | By Semahegn Nigatu

Poland and the United Kingdom have signed a three-year defence cooperation plan covering air defence, drone technology, cybersecurity and military industry, as the two NATO allies seek to strengthen deterrence along the alliance’s eastern flank.

The agreement was signed in Warsaw on October 27 by Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting during talks focused on European security, military cooperation and support for Ukraine, according to statements from both governments.

The plan sets out areas of cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces through the end of the decade, including joint exercises, the development of new military capabilities and closer defence industrial ties.

Under the agreement, the countries will work together on next-generation air defence missiles, drones and counter-drone systems, while expanding cooperation in cybersecurity and maritime security in the Baltic Sea. They will also share experience in frigate development and coordinate defence procurement.

The plan builds on existing industrial projects, including Poland’s Narew air defence programme, which involves the UK defence sector, and cooperation between British defence company BAE Systems and Poland’s state-owned defence group PGZ to expand large-calibre ammunition production capacity.

The two governments also intend to continue joint military exercises, including Steadfast Defender, Polish Dragon and Joint Warrior, to improve their forces’ readiness for emerging threats such as electronic warfare, drone attacks and missile strikes.

Speaking after the signing, Kosiniak-Kamysz said the agreement would help develop military capabilities and strengthen cooperation in areas including artificial intelligence, long-range precision strike systems and counter-drone technology.

Streeting said the agreement reflected the countries’ shared assessment of the security threats facing Europe and their commitment to strengthening their defence capabilities within NATO.

Support for Ukraine was also discussed during the meeting. Both ministers reaffirmed their coordination in assisting Kyiv as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to the Polish Defence Ministry.

The discussions also addressed the relationship between European defence capacity and the transatlantic alliance. Kosiniak-Kamysz said Poland supported stronger European military capabilities and greater independence in defence, while maintaining close security ties with the United States.

The agreement follows a security and defence partnership treaty signed by Poland and the UK in May 2026. The treaty established a broader framework for cooperation on foreign policy, military capabilities, defence technology and NATO’s collective security.

The new plan translates that partnership into specific areas of military and industrial cooperation, with particular attention to strengthening NATO’s eastern flank and responding to hybrid threats.

Source: FSX Business News