Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. is advancing toward a permanent Army base in Poland, crediting "bold leadership" from Polish President Karol Nawrocki. He added that the location announcement would come "very soon," framing the move as a historic step for the U.S.–Polish alliance.
Poland has pushed for a larger and permanent U.S. footprint on NATO’s eastern flank ever since Russia launched its full‑scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Warsaw government argues that a permanent base would strengthen deterrence and bolster the alliance’s eastern defences, a stance echoed by the Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak‑Kamysz.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Defense signalled receptiveness to Poland’s proposal, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announcing a review of troop deployments across Europe. Kosiniak‑Kamysz met Hegseth in Brussels, noting that while the U.S. was open, no final decision had yet been reached.
Current U.S. forces in Poland remain on a rotational basis, but a permanent base would shift that model. Once the site is named, the U.S. and Poland will likely coordinate on infrastructure and operational planning, potentially reshaping NATO’s eastern strategy.
The announcement comes amid growing tensions in the region, and both sides are keen to signal resolve. Officials in Warsaw said the forthcoming location will be chosen to maximise strategic impact while ensuring local cooperation. Meanwhile, U.S. officials plan to brief lawmakers on the next steps, with a formal approval vote expected by the end of the month.
Polish soldiers currently rotate through bases in the country; a permanent installation would provide a more stable presence and allow for deeper joint training exercises. The decision will also influence U.S. troop deployments in neighboring countries, as the Pentagon continues to assess its European footprint.
The next major development will be the actual site announcement, expected within weeks. Once revealed, the U.S. and Poland will move forward with construction plans, signalling a concrete shift in NATO’s eastern posture.