Trump Announces Progress on US Army Base in Poland

President Donald Trump announced on September 17, 2026, that major progress is being made toward establishing a permanent US Army base in Poland, a development he described as a historic step for the US-Polish alliance. The announcement, made on Truth Social, credited the leadership of Polish President Karol Nawrocki and indicated that a location could be revealed soon. Nawrocki welcomed the news, stating that Poland would do its utmost to provide the best possible site for the base. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz called Trump's comments a very important declaration and a confirmation of strategic cooperation between the two nations. The move comes as Poland seeks to bolster its defenses on NATO's eastern flank amid ongoing security concerns linked to Russia's war in Ukraine. Currently, approximately 10,000 US troops are stationed in Poland, but they are deployed on a rotational basis rather than permanently. The discussions for a permanent base are part of a broader US force posture review of military presence in Europe, which has prompted concerns among some allies about potential reductions in American deployments elsewhere on the continent.