Poland’s National Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz posted on X that five German Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoons will be stationed at Germany’s 23rd BLT airfield in Mińsk Mazowiecki to help defend NATO’s eastern flank.
He stated that the presence of Luftwaffe pilots in Poland “is a practical expression of solidarity and cooperation between allies,” adding that “together, we care for the security of our part of Europe.”
The Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces also posted on the platform, stating the move was “part of strengthening NATO’s collective defense” and that “the aircraft will support operations aimed at protecting the airspace of the Alliance’s eastern flank.”
“This is another example of allied cooperation and tangible commitment to ensuring the security of Central and Eastern Europe,” their post read.
W ramach wzmacniania kolektywnej obrony @NATO, przez najbliższe tygodnie w 23 Bazie Lotnictwa Taktycznego w Mińsku Mazowieckim stacjonować będzie pięć myśliwców ✈️ Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon niemieckich sił powietrznych 🇩🇪. Maszyny będą wspierać działania w ramach ochrony… pic.twitter.com/ZOwtwal9qz
— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) August 4, 2025The 23rd Tactical Air Base (23rd BLT), located east of Mińsk Mazowiecki, is part of the 1st Tactical Air Wing, with headquarters in Świdwin. It is equipped with FA-50 fighters, which constitute the combat power of the Polish Air Force, according to the Do Rzeczy news portal.
In peacetime, the base provides logistical support for military aircraft and mission flights. Polish pilots are also responsible for monitoring the airspace over the Baltic states.
