# About 7,000 US troops currently stationed in Poland, deputy defense minister says

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- TASS, 2026-10-02 14:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2196807

> Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said about 7,000 US military personnel are currently stationed in Poland. He declined to directly say whether the number would return to 10,000, noting that Warsaw prioritizes the troops’ combat experience and ability to conduct long-range precision strikes. Poland and the US are also negotiating a permanent US base.