Poland Expects Trump to Honor Promise on Permanent US Military Base

Poland's government has stated its expectation that US President Donald Trump will follow through on his pledge to establish a permanent American military base in Poland, according to statements from Polish officials on September 25, 2026.

Polish authorities regard the permanent base as a cornerstone of their security architecture, particularly given Poland's proximity to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its border with Russia's ally Belarus.

Background

Poland has been one of the strongest supporters of Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and has substantially expanded its own defense spending. A permanent US base would mark a significant upgrade over the current rotational troop presence and would represent a major security guarantee for Warsaw.