'Written in our DNA': Polish pilots who remember Soviet rule prepare for America's most lethal fighter jet
Poland is preparing to receive its first F-35 fighter jets as part of a $4.6 billion purchase from Lockheed Martin. Polish pilots are currently training alongside American forces at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Lask. This partnership reflects the deepening military cooperation between Poland and the United States amid ongoing security concerns in the region.
- ▪Poland has purchased 32 F-35A jets from Lockheed Martin for $4.6 billion.
- ▪Polish pilots are training in the U.S. as they prepare for the arrival of the jets.
- ▪The collaboration between Polish and American forces highlights the close military relationship amid NATO's scrutiny.
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NATO 'Written in our DNA': Polish pilots who remember Soviet rule prepare for America's most lethal fighter jet Poland purchased 32 F-35A jets from Lockheed Martin for $4.6B, with Polish pilots already training in the US By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published May 20, 2026 7:30am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video US and Polish pilots stand together on NATO's front line Fox News Digital goes inside Poland's 32nd Tactical Air Base where American and Polish forces operate together as Warsaw prepares for a new era of military firepower.
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