A series of difficult and serious military tests will take place in 2020, which will hopefully highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the Polish Armed Forces.
In 2019, the Polish Army trained for covert long-distance troop transfers. Although these exercises were not picked up by the media, President Andrzej Duda himself observed them.
Poland will have a major role in Defender-Europe 20
In 2020, Poland is set to be a part of the largest European military training exercise involving the United States in the last 25 years. As part of the Defender-Europe 20 program, which will involve ten countries, up to 20,000 American troops will be transferred from the U.S. to Europe, with a large contingent being sent to Poland.
This transfer will include 6,000 vehicles, 1,500 tracked vehicles, and 2,500 equipment containers. These units will be transported to Poland via 90 railway and 20 maritime transports.
EU’s strategic independence questioned by delays
Three and a half years after its inception, the European Union’s joint military arm is still hindered by delays, calling into question the group’s ambitions for strategic autonomy.
Is NATO preparing to kick Turkey out of the alliance?
The NATO summit featured tough talk on China and Russia, but there was silence on perhaps the biggest story taking place behind the scenes
Polish foreign minister slams US, says he learned about Nord Stream 2 sanctions waiver from the media
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau says President Biden seems to think Europe is Germany alone
US Secretary of the Army: Polish-American cooperation ensures the security of the CEE region
New Polish-American military cooperation will soon be signed
Duda: The presence of US soldiers in Poland is a clear sign of friendship
Polish president says NATO plans to defend Poland are ready
Massive U.S.-European military operation starts next week
20,000 troops American troops are meant to reach NATO’s Eastern flank and Georgia this month
Decision on increasing US presence in Poland imminent
President Andrzej Duda and VP Mike Pence met and discussed increasing US military presence in Poland, energy security and the threats posed by China.
Poland is buying US rocket system
Poland’s government will purchase 20 HIMARS artillery rocket systems from the United States for USD 414 million this Wednesday. The systems have a range of 300 km.
US modernizing its nuclear arsenal
By 2050, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) aims to replace the entire arsenal with five new types of warheads.
Russian rockets to take aim at Poland and Romania
In response to the US threatening to leave the INF treaty, Moscow has warned that they will target Poland and Romania. The US’ ultimatum comes from Russia not fulfilling the treaty’s commitments.
France wants European army because its own is weak, claims Polish General
France’s army is too weak, therefore they want to establish a European army. General Roman Polko explains Emmanuel Macron’s motivations behind creating a European army as a force against Russia, China and surprisingly, the USA.
Pentagon warns Europe of Russian nuclear missile system
US intelligence warns of new Russian nuclear missile system. They are already being deployed and will allow Russia to launch a nuclear attack on Europe.