Poland plans to transfer the rest of its MiG-29 aircraft, which are being retired from service, to Ukraine in exchange for technology related to the production of drones and missiles.
This was reported on the social media platform X by the Polish General Staff.
“We inform that negotiations with Ukraine regarding the transfer of MiG-29 aircraft are ongoing. The transfer is connected to the aircraft reaching the end of their service life and the lack of prospects for their further modernization in the Polish Armed Forces,” the Polish General Staff stated.
At the same time, they noted that a final decision on the matter “has not yet been made.”
The Polish side emphasized that the transfer of aircraft would be part of NATO’s policy to support Ukraine and ensure the security of the alliance’s eastern flank. It was stressed that F-16 and FA-50 aircraft will take over the missions of the retired MiG-29s.
“At the same time, in connection with the aircraft transfer, negotiations with Ukraine are ongoing regarding the provision of certain drone and missile technologies to Poland. The goal is not only to compensate Poland for the loss of equipment, but above all to acquire and jointly develop new defense and industrial capabilities,” the Polish General Staff added.
