The Polish Ministry of defence plans to acquire the military of the United States cruise missiles Tomahawk sea-launched. Not to mention the fact that, according to the intention of the Polish military, supplied these weapons will be in conjunction with combat submarines.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of national defence of Poland Tomasz Samonac broadcast by Polish radio told that he controlled the office intends to purchase from the United States submarines of a new kind of weaponry which will be cruise missiles "Tomahawk". Delivery, according to the estimates of the Minister, to be completed by 2030.

"We are preparing for the acquisition of submarines of a new type. We wish that they were equipped with missiles. To promote competition, we appealed to other States if they are willing to provide us with missiles of the same type. This weapon is so absolute that each state will need special permission" quoted "Polish radio" Semenyaka.

Press Secretary of the defense Ministry of Poland Jacek Sonta said that the process has not yet started. "The Ministry of defence decided that submarines of the new type will be equipped with cruise missiles. The shells we get together with boats. The operation of the procurement is not yet started" - quoted by TASS adept Ministry.

Buy 3 submarines with cruise missiles is considered an integral part of the program "Orc", which foresees the modernization of the Polish Armed forces. The signing of an agreement with a possible General supplier planned for 2016. Delivery may be completed by 2022, according to other data - only by 2030. Long term, according to the Minister of defence, due to the action of the production of submarines.
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