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U.S. and Poland accelerate plans for permanent military base in western Poland by 2029
Poland and US negotiate permanent military base for 5,000 troops by 2029
Poland and the United States are advancing plans to establish a permanent U.S. military base in Poland by 2029, with negotiations accelerating in recent weeks. Deputy Pentagon Chief Elbridge Colby confirmed in a statement that the U.S. is actively reviewing its military presence in Europe, including a formal six-month review of troop and base deployments to align with presidential directives. He noted ongoing bilateral discussions with Poland on "potential options for permanent U.S. force stationing," emphasizing cooperation in military planning and defense industry ties.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the base during Nawrocki’s visit to New York, with Trump stating that "great progress" had been made toward establishing a U.S. Army base in Poland. Polish Deputy Defense Ministers Paweł Zalewski and Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka also held talks in the U.S. last week on American troop presence and defense collaboration. Zalewski described the base as a "new stage of very strong Polish-American strategic cooperation," driven by U.S. strategic interests and economic ties.
The base, expected to house around 5,000 soldiers, would likely be located in western Poland, with three regions—Lower Silesia, Lubusz, and West Pomerania—under consideration. The Northern Chamber of Commerce in Szczecin has advocated for the West Pomerania region, citing its Drawsko training ground, NATO corps presence, and ports in Szczecin and Świnoujście as key assets. The Polish National Security Bureau estimates the infrastructure cost at 11-17 billion złoty, comparing the project to "building a small city," with requirements including proximity to airports and major transport hubs.
A final location decision is expected in the "near future," potentially within weeks or months, according to Polish officials. Trump has suggested an announcement on the base’s site may come soon. If completed by 2029, the base could be inaugurated before the end of Trump’s current term on January 20, 2029.
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