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2026-09-22 00:56:15
[Poland Seeks to Expand US Troops to 15,000 in Phases] Polish Deputy Defense Minister Stanisław Wozniak stated in an interview with Polish RMF radio on the 21st that Poland is seeking to deploy approximately 15,000 US troops on its territory. Wozniak said, "Our ultimate goal is 15,000 soldiers," with about 4,000 to 5,000 stationed at permanent military bases and another 10,000 to 11,000 deployed on a rotational basis. Wozniak indicated that the expansion of the US troop presence in Poland will be phased in, with the target expected to be reached by 2039. Currently, approximately 6,500 to 7,000 US troops are stationed on rotation in Poland. US President Trump stated on the 17th that "significant progress" has been made in establishing permanent military bases in Poland. The US is currently conducting a six-month assessment of its troop deployments in Europe and is expected to complete it by the end of this year. (Xinhua)
