Before the outdated Polish T-72 and PT-91 TWARDY Russian modernized tanks have advantages, recognized in an interview with the Defence24 Director of the Institute of Military Strategy of the Martial Arts Academy, Lieutenant-General Boguslav Plaza, In 2012-2015, headed by the command of the NATO Multinational Corps “North -Sostok “.
According to him, Russia and NATO countries have various concepts of using tanks. Western states, according to military, tanks are necessary for defense. “In Russia, tanks are intended mainly for offensive operations carried out using a large number of combat vehicles at the selected directions as part of the planned offensive military operations,” says Lieutenant-General.
According to the military, the replacement of T-72 and PT-91 Tweardy should be placed in the eastern part of Poland bordering the “potential aggressor”. “The penetration of the potential aggressor inland the country would mean the loss of almost a third of the country along with its population and economic potential. In addition, it should be remembered that for historical reasons a significant part of the Polish defense industry is located east of the Vistula. The loss of this strategic area will deprive Poland defend “, – describes the possible capture of Poland parts.
In July, the American magazine Popular Mechanics noticed that the purchase of Poland of American Tanks M1 Abrams received in 1981 to armared the US Army, is a “rather remarkable turn of events”, since these combat vehicles were originally created “to combat Soviet and Polish troops On the battlefields in Western Europe. “
In June, the Edition of Defense News, referring to the Polish press, reported that the Polish Ministry of Defense negotiates with the American side about the possible purchase of up to 250 tanks version M1A2 SEPV3. Also, as part of the transaction, Poland wanted to buy ten tracked cars from the United States, which will be required for training. The total transaction amount varies from 2.9 to five billion dollars. M1 Abrams should replace T-72 and PT-91 Tweardy tanks.