Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak presents new FA-50 fighter jet

POLAND showcased one of the South Korean FA-50 fighter jets it has acquired at a military base in the suburbs of Warsaw on Monday (August 21). The aircraft will contribute to the modernization of Poland’s Air Force fleet, which currently includes both Soviet and post-Soviet fighter jets. “Airplanes from the Western world are superior to post-Soviet aircraft,“ Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said during the presentation of the FA-50. Two FA-50s have already been delivered to Poland, with ten more scheduled to arrive later this year, according to Blaszczak. South Korea aims to become a significant partner for Poland and signed a $13.7 billion arms deal with Warsaw last year—Seoul’s largest-ever such deal. The agreement with Poland, a key NATO member, encompasses hundreds of Chunmoo rocket launchers, K2 tanks, K9 self-propelled howitzers, and FA-50 fighter aircraft. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #poland #fighterjet #fa50