ASSESSMENTS

Poland, Czech Republic: Existing Military Deals With the U.S.

Sep 17, 2009 | 16:15 GMT

DoD photo by SSgt. Jerry Fleshman, U.S. Air Force

Summary

The United States announced Sept. 17 that it will back down from its current plans to install ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems in Poland and the Czech Republic. But the United States seems likely to maintain current defense agreements with the two countries, which include armament sales and extensive support and maintenance arrangements.

Although the United States plans to back down on its current plan for ballistic missile defense in Central Europe, its long-term intentions toward its allies are another question entirely. ...

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