Peace through strength: US and Poland pledge deeper defense ties

At the Pentagon on Monday, the US and Poland reaffirmed their shared commitment to “peace through strength,” signaling an even closer security partnership.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (3-R) attends a meeting with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz (3-L) at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 May 2025. Hegseth and his Polish counterpart will hold talks expected to focus on the future of NATO and military spending.

Photo: JIM LO SCALZO/PAP/EPA

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Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington, where both praised their nations’ robust alliance.

Hegseth called Poland a “model ally” and emphasized its unparalleled commitment to defense spending, including 5% of GDP and 128 military contracts with the US worth $60 billion.

The Pentagon chief thanked Poland for hosting 8,000 American troops and echoed former President Trump’s appreciation for Polish leadership.

Kosiniak-Kamysz, in turn, called the moment “a breakthrough” in the relationship and voiced strong support for US efforts to secure lasting peace in Ukraine.

Wicepremier, minister obrony @KosiniakKamysz rozpoczął wizytę w Pentagonie. @PR24_pl pic.twitter.com/APxigiwZdU

— Marek Wałkuski (@Marekwalkuski) May 27, 2025

US Defense Secretary Hegseth (on the right), Polish Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz (on the left) meet at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, USA, 27 May 2025. Photo: JIM LO SCALZO/PAP/EPA

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— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) May 27, 2025

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