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Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Meeting with Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz

  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Pentagon on November 10, 2026.
  • Hegseth acknowledged Poland's NATO leadership as Europe assumes primary responsibility for its conventional defense.
  • Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted Poland's increased defense spending & deepening industrial cooperation, including a new PAC-3 Missile Maintenance Facility & expanded production lines.
  • Both officials signed a Statement of Intent to strengthen defense industry cooperation.
  • Hegseth reaffirmed the U.S. desire for a durable peace in Ukraine & encouraged Poland to maintain its steadfast support for Ukraine.