This is the day in which begins the next stage of European security of the free world, including Polish – the president said Andrzej Duda in Redzikowo during the inauguration of the construction of the base interceptor missiles US missile defense system. In 2018. Installation is to achieve operational readiness.
In the presence of, among others, President Andrzej Duda, the defense minister Antoni Macierewicz and Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Sack in Redzikowo (Pomorskie) inaugurated construction of the installation of missile defense. 
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Direction: safety
– Although the missile defense system, which will be here installed, will defend against missiles lecącymi further west in Europe, such is his main goal, however, it will be arranged in Poland. It will be part of the infrastructure of the US Army and NATO – said during the inauguration of President Andrzej Duda.
– It will not be missiles that are aimed at anyone. No, they will be targeted for security, their essential purpose. They protect the skies over Europe from any missile attack, if someone would like Europe thus threaten – stressed the President.
“This is an important day for peace in Europe and in the world”
also Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz estimated that the plant will strengthen the Polish defense and NATO. – This is a really important day for Polish, for NATO, for Europe. This is an important day for peace in Europe and in the world – he said. – The government Beata Szydło and political formation, which I represent, waiting for this moment for more than eight years. More than eight years ago, we were already very close to this, to conclude an agreement that the anti-missile US base will be built right here in Redzikowo – he added.
– So then as now, the main motive, reason and purpose of our efforts was the defense, was to increase Polish security, and our allies – said Macierewicz.
the ceremony of laying the foundation stone for the construction of the base was also attended by foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski, who served as chief negotiator in talks with the United States about the missile defense shield. The American side was represented by US Ambassador Paul Jones, commander of the US Navy in Europe Admiral Mark Ferguson, director of the US Missile Defense Agency wiceadm. James Syring and Deputy Secretary of State Frank Rose. Among the guests was also the Romanian Defense Minister Mihnea Motoc – Romanian base missile defense system already established.
Deputy Secretary of defense: the system is not aimed at Russia
Deputy US Secretary of defense Robert Work assured that “NATO missile defense system is a defense system, fully compatible with the agreements on arms control and is not aimed at Russia or will not have the ability to reduce the strategic potential of deterring the country.”
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– was intended solely to protect the allies, including Polish, against the threat of ballistic missiles outside the Euro-Atlantic area, especially from Iran. As long as Iran continues to develop and deploy ballistic missiles, the United States will work with its allies and partners to defend against this threat – underlined Work. – This position is either too close or too far away to effectively combat the Russian missiles targeting potential in the US or NATO.
Deputy Chief of the Pentagon recalled that “by 2014 the United States and NATO tried to make Russia as a partner in European security. ” Recalling the “illegal annexation of Crimea, Russian actions in eastern Ukraine, threats against Romania, Polish and our Baltic neighbors, fast flights at low altitudes near the US ships’ rating, it is a real problem, and called for Russians to reconsider its position. He declared at the same time ready to work with Russia when we can.
“NATO adapts to the uncertain world”
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Assistant Secretary General of NATO Patrick auroy also noted that the system is completely defensive and poses no threat to the ability of Russia’s strategic deterrent. – Our activities in the context of missile defense show that NATO adapts to the uncertain world that investing in the capabilities that we need – said auroy.
Work reminded that the ceremony in Redzikowo is the beginning of the third phase of the integrated US missile defense system, known as the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA), after the deployment of the radar early warning in Turkey and ships in Spain and started the installation in Romania, the same, as that in 2018. is to be able to act near Slupsk. Its purpose is to defend the central and northern part of the territory of NATO.
– the time of the NATO summit in Warsaw in July, we expect that the leaders of the Alliance announce initial operational readiness of NATO missile defense system – said Work. He added that the system will be closed when you are ready for installation in Redzikowo.
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– we found today at a turning point strategic situation, and part lies in the fact that Europe, and thus NATO is faced with a whole range of new and complex security challenges. The answer to these challenges will require a more efficient NATO Alliance, which will continue to be evolved and adapted to a threat both old and new just to ensure European peace in the twenty-first century – said Work.
Referring to scheduled for July NATO summit in Warsaw Work spoke about the need for unity of the Alliance. – Together we must fight against extremism that is often bloody, we must deal with issues of migration, support our allies and strengthen deterrence along the eastern flank of NATO and protect against intimidation stemming from Iranian ballistic missiles – he said.
Privacy Europe against missiles
Localized in Redzikowo base interceptor missiles the US missile defense system is to protect US troops and NATO allies against ballistic missiles wystrzelonymi from the Middle East. You will find yourself in the rocket interceptor missiles and a radar tracking targets and fire control. The database will be ready for operation in 2018.
The investment is another step initiated in 2009. program of the European part of the missile defense shield (European Phased Adaptive Approach).
Base in Redzikowo is used to store and firing missiles the SM-3 Block IIA. The battery of the same missiles land version (Aegis Ashore) installed in Deveselu in Romania; its operational readiness was officially announced on Thursday. The missile defense system also includes four Aegis warships system based in Spain and armed with missiles the SM-3 version sea, and radar detection and tracking of ballistic missiles in Turkey. The individual elements are included in the system of command and control at the US base in Ramstein Germany.
The investment in Redzikowo rise buildings for headquarters and administration base and including approx. 300 personnel. Americans estimated construction costs in the amount of several tens to 300 million dollars.
Databases included in the NATO missile defense system produce Russia’s objections. On Thursday the chairman of the defense committee of the State Duma Vladimir Komojedow, quoted by the Russian news agency Interfax, said, inter alia, that the bases are a “direct threat” to Russian security. Moscow announced the strengthening of its military capabilities. Representatives of the Polish, Romanian and the US ensure that the system is not directed against Russia and is intended to provide protection against a possible attack from the Middle East.
Inauguration of protest in the background
Participants of the ceremony in Redzikowo “welcomed” the protesters residents of Slupsk and surrounding areas. Pikietowało approx. 70 people. They had with them about the content of banners, among others, “Not for a missile defense shield.”
“This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate a clear and resolute opposition to this project. Opposition to the terrible information policy of the Polish government on missile defense. Opposition to the lack of attention to safety and health community “- wrote in a letter of protest organizers pickets.
According to them, the missile defense system will bring serious economic consequences. They argue that specialists from the Pomerania Development Agency in a prepared their report estimates that the financial loss to the region of Slupsk will amount to 2.8 billion dollars. – It is not known exactly what type of radar will be installed. It is also unclear which residues fall using a pad. Doubts are many, but in the actions of the government is still the lack of good will to pursue sound policy information – evaluate the protesters.
alliance with NATO
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Construction terrestrial base Aegis Ashore system in Poland is the third phase of the integrated US missile defense system, known as the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA). EPAA is an American contribution to NATO missile defense, built in partnership with the alliance.
The moment to be ready by the base Aegis Ashore in Poland in 2018. NATO will reach full capacity defense of territories and populations of the alliance and deployed there US forces against ballistic missiles wystrzelonymi outside the Euro-Atlantic area.
agreement to locate a US base in Redzikowo is accompanied by an agreement on the status of US troops that support it (status of forces agreement – SOFA), which involves the implementation agreements. They set the example. Building conditions surrounding the base, use of devices that emit electromagnetic waves and aircraft flights over the base and around it.
The investment for $ 300 million
Works are to start this summer. In Redzikowo rise buildings for headquarters and administration base and including approx. 300 personnel. The construction costs of Americans estimated the base for dozens to 300 million dollars.
Representatives of the US, Polish and Romanian repeatedly declared that the European part of the US “missile shield” is not directed at Russia. This, in turn, said that Poland and Romania, placing in each other elements of the US missile antiballistic “automatically become targets” of Russia.
According to the Polish commentators base enhances Polish security as a permanent American system of strategic alliance. data from the radar will improve also the ability of Polish air defense system.
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Author: aa, mm / ws, I / Source: TVN24, PAP, TVN24 Pomerania
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