Poland Seeks Permanent US Military Presence as Defense Ministers Meet
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said he made a permanent US military presence a priority in talks with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon.
Kosiniak-Kamysz and Hegseth met at the Pentagon on November 10, 2026. Kosiniak-Kamysz described Hegseth’s response to Poland’s proposal for a permanent US base and troop presence as supportive.
Key details
- The officials signed a Statement of Intent on bilateral defense-industry cooperation.
- Poland is considering four potential sites and has offered up to $4.4 billion for supporting infrastructure, according to the report.
- The report said a decision rested with the White House and was expected in early December 2026.
Kosiniak-Kamysz said Hegseth indicated that Poland’s proposal was progressing favorably.
Why it matters
The proposed presence would involve both a permanent base and US troops on Polish territory. The officials’ signed Statement of Intent also sets out cooperation in the defense industrial sector.
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