European military logistics.
Poland has been granted permanent member status in the European Air Tactics Program/Center (ETAP/ETAC), a major European defense initiative. The official ceremony for the accession of Poland and Denmark to the program took place during the tenth anniversary of the program at the Zaragoza Air Base in Spain.
For many years, Poland participated in the program as an observer, and took part in courses, trainings, exercises and a symposium. Joining this structure means full participation in the planning and implementation of ETAP/ETAC activities, therefore a greater influence on the development of common procedures, standards and capabilities for European transport aviation.
When looking at the European defense architecture, ETAP/ETAC has implications for NATO's military mobility initiatives. Joint training facilitates the conduct of airborne operations and the transfer of forces and military equipment.