Portman, Colleagues Urge Defense and State Departments to Expedite the Approval of the Sale of Abrams Tanks to Poland, Citing Increased Tensions with Russia

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) joined his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging them to expedite approval of the Polish government’s request for the Foreign Military Sale of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks. Given escalating tensions in the region, the senators emphasized the importance of supporting our allies, and bolstering NATO’s eastern flank against Russia.

“We urge you both to take the necessary actions to expedite and finalize this sale so the United States can assist a key ally before the end of […]

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