Poland is seeking EU SAFE funding to buy an Airbus A330 MRTT, aiming to field a long‑awaited aerial‑refuelling and strategic transport capability. The application targets EU financial support under the SAFE instrument to accelerate procurement and delivery of a multi‑role tanker‑transport platform.
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Poland’s funding request is a direct procurement move to deliver in‑flight refuelling and strategic airlift capability at an EU‑funded scale, linked to the Alliance’s recent push to bolster eastern defences through NATO’s ‘Eastern Sentry’ launch.
The A330 MRTT is a proven multi‑role tanker/transport already used in interoperability trials, as shown by recent aerial‑refuelling tests involving the E‑2D and MRTTs, underscoring operational utility for Poland’s needs.
Interest in the type is observable internationally, with recent export activity such as the Royal Thai Air Force A330 MRTT+ order that highlights ongoing market demand for MRTT derivatives.
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(DE) Poland procures Airbus A330 tanker aircraft with EU funds • aviation.direct
(NL) Poland becomes new operator of Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport • pilootenvliegtuig.nl
(DE) Poland to procure Airbus A330 MRTT • aerotelegraph.com
