Poland Seeks Permanent U.S. Military Base as Washington Signals Interest, Deputy Minister Says

WARSAW: Poland is moving to secure a permanent United States military base on its territory, with a senior Polish defense official saying Washington has expressed interest in the proposal, amid broader uncertainty over the future of U.S. force posture in Europe.

Cezary Tomczyk, Poland’s deputy defense minister, said the Polish government has approved steps enabling the establishment of a permanent U.S. base and described the decision as an official invitation to Washington. He said discussions indicate that the United States is considering the offer, particularly given plans for shared financing of the facility.

“The Americans are interested in the Polish offer to place a permanent base here,” Tomczyk said in an interview in Warsaw, adding that final approval would rest with the U.S. government.

Officials at the U.S. Department of Defense, however, said they had no new announcements regarding changes to American troop deployments in Poland.

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Warsaw is working to strengthen the U.S. military presence but emphasized that any final decision would depend on Washington.

Approximately 10,000 U.S. troops are currently stationed in Poland, most on a rotational basis. The Polish government has been pushing for a shift toward a more permanent deployment, arguing it would enhance NATO’s eastern flank amid ongoing regional security concerns.

The initiative comes as the United States reassesses its military footprint in Europe, including troop levels and equipment distribution. Earlier this year, Washington halted the deployment of around 4,000 additional troops to Poland, a move that sparked uncertainty among allies.

Subsequent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump and Polish officials have suggested possible adjustments to troop levels, including indications that additional forces could be sent to Poland, although no formal deployment plan has been confirmed.

Polish officials say they continue to engage closely with U.S. counterparts following high-level discussions in Washington. Since then, the U.S. has acknowledged an ongoing review of its European military posture but has not specified where forces may ultimately be repositioned.

Despite the lack of clarity, Polish leaders remain optimistic that their country could host a larger and more permanent American military presence in the future as NATO continues to adapt to evolving security dynamics on its eastern frontier.