[wanabidii] Press Releases: United States Welcomes Polish Missile Defense Tender

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: United States Welcomes Polish Missile Defense Tender 04/21/2015 05:24 PM EDT United States Welcomes Polish Missile Defense Tender Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 21, 2015 The United States welcomes today's announcement from the Polish Ministry of Defense that Raytheon’s PATRIOT system has been awarded the “Vistula” integrated air and missile defense tender. Poland is a stalwart NATO ally, and its defense modernization program and strong support of Wales NATO Summit commitments, such as the 2 percent GDP defense investment pledge, directly fortifies the military strength of the Alliance. The United States remains committed to Poland's security and NATO's collective defense. Economic diplomacy in support of American companies and workers is a centerpiece of our international agenda, and Raytheon's selection reflects a coordinated advocacy approach by the Departments of State, Commerce, and Defense. The “Vistula” program, worth up to $5 billion, is expected to generate at least $2.5 billion in U.S. export content— that means supporting American jobs at home and growing our manufacturing base. The program also includes co-development and co-production elements that will also strengthen Poland's defense industry. This award is part of Poland's 10-year, $45 billion defense modernization program and is representative of the advanced, battle-tested systems the U.S. defense industry offers. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520