UK, Poland sign defense treaty

The United Kingdom and Poland signed a new defense and security treaty on May 27, 2026, in London. This agreement, signed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer>>> of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Donald Tusk>>> of Poland, aims to combat threats from an increasingly aggressive Russia>>>, improve border security, tackle organized crime, and deepen defense cooperation with the European Union>>>. Both nations view Russia>>> as a strategic threat, citing an uptick in hybrid attacks, cyberattacks, and espionage. The treaty will facilitate combined expertise and industrial capability for developing next-generation weapons, including air and missile defense systems, and will significantly focus on cybersecurity. This deal is part of Keir Starmer>>>'s broader efforts to bolster ties with Europe and respond to calls from U.S. President Donald Trump>>> for European nations to take more responsibility for their own defenses. Similar agreements have been made with France>>> and Germany>>>.