The United States begins to install missile defense (ABM) weapons systems in Poland. In March, the US military tested the operation of the SPY-1D (V) radar and fire control system (FCS).

This was reported by the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

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As noted in the MDA, in March 2021, the operation of the SPY-1D (V) radar and the fire control system (FCS) was tested at the Redzikowo base in northern Poland..

The Aegis Ashore system uses Standard Missile-3 interceptors, which do not carry an explosive warhead, but intercept and destroy enemy missiles kinetically.

Upon completion, the Aegis Ashore facility in Poland will become the second onshore missile defense facility in Europe. These systems protect U.S. and European NATO allies in the region from existing and emerging ballistic missile threats that originate outside of Europe..

Aegis Ashore in Poland is expected to be commissioned in 2022.