Poland could have second-strongest military in NATO with Apache helicopters, claims US security expert
Poland continues its military spending spree on high-tech equipment
Polish army surpasses Germany and Spain to rank 20th in the world
According to the Global Firepower ranking, the Polish army is ranked 20th among 145 militaries from around the world, ahead of Germany and Spain
Poland should seize the opportunity to strengthen its position as Europe’s defender
Across the Atlantic, there’s a growing belief that Europe must take responsibility for the defense of its eastern borders and this situation is opening significant opportunities for Poland, writes Marek A. Cichocki
Border tensions escalate after Belarusian helicopters violate Polish airspace
The Belarusian chargé d’affaires was urgently summoned to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday evening
Korean media: Poland finances weapons purchases in Korea with Korean loans
According to Korean SBS television, Poland borrowed billions to fund the expansion of the armed forces and has set its sights on further loans
Russia sends S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to Belarus
The Belarusian Ministry of Defense has confirmed the arrival of modern S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems in the country
Poland will back proposal to withdraw from the NATO-Russia Founding Act
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau has said that Poland will support withdrawing from the NATO-Russia declaration of 1997 because of the conflict in Ukraine
Poland is back as a military jet producer
PZL Mielec has started producing key parts for the latest version of the F-16 fighter jet
U.S. Congress approves sale of 800 Hellfire missiles to Poland
Poland expands its military capabilities with the purchase of helicopters and Hellfire laser-guided missiles
The Polish army made use of the time given to it to become the largest force in eastern Europe
By the next decade, the Polish army is expected to have 350,000 soldiers
The war has radically changed Ukrainians’ opinion toward Poland
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reshaped the political landscape in the region, bringing Poland and Ukraine closer together than ever before
Russian citizen charged for spying on military units in Poland
The Russian national allegedly infiltrated military units in the northeastern part of the country
Poland prepares massive purchase of 1,000 infantry fighting vehicles to replace Soviet BMPs
The Borsuk’s onboard weapons system can engage infantry, armored vehicles, air targets, and other enemy objects in any weather and at any time of day
Belarusian and Russian nationals charged with espionage in Poland after years of reporting to Russian intelligence
According to prosecutors, the men shared information on Polish military stationed near the border with Belarus
Polish president says country’s security and membership in NATO shouldn’t be challenged by any Polish party
President Andrzej Duda outlined the most important points in Poland’s policy for 2023 in his New Year’s message
2022 showed it is time to rearm Europe
2022 has radically changed the way Europe thinks about defense and led to a sea-change on how nations perceive Russia and China, writes political scientist Marek A. Cichocki
Poland aims to create largest land army in Europe: report
Poland is arming quickly and securing colossal amounts of weapons at a frantic pace
Polish Armed Forces receive first Korean tanks and artillery
The K2 tanks and K9 artillery guns procured from South Korea arrived in the Polish port of Gdynia
Poland calls up 200,000 citizens for military exercise training next year
Poland is calling up a mix of volunteers, reservists, and regular troops for large-scale military exercises
Poland to purchase French satellites from Airbus for military use
French-made observation satellites, able to provide high-quality photographs, will be used by the Polish military in a €1 billion contract
Germany to deliver Patriot air defense missile systems to Poland
Poland is pleased with Germany’s decision to send state-of-the-art missiles to Poland
‘Polish army must be strong, so it does not have to be used in a war,’ says Polish PM
Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki underlined the current objectives of the government regarding Poland’s security and some of the looming threats
Polish military factory becomes one of only plants in the world servicing F-16 planes
“Strengthening Poland’s defense plants is crucial to bolstering Polish defense,” said Poland’s PM while visiting a defense plant in Bydgoszcz
Poles support larger army and more military spending, polling shows
The poll also shows that Poles consider the U.S. to be the main military ally of the country
Poland wants to produce more weapons domestically, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers
“Who does not want to pay for his own army, will be forced to pay for foreign troops”
Russia’s change of strategy in Ukraine is effective, says Polish general
General Roman Polko says the Russians are no longer engaging in land battles and are instead effectively destroying Ukrainian infrastructure
Polish and British-made air-defense systems are coming to the Polish military
Poland and Great Britain are strengthening their military and security cooperation
Can Russia mobilize its forces in time?
The hundreds of thousands of Russians being conscripted into the army could change the course of the war, but not quickly, and Ukraine still has time for victory, writes Andrzej Łomanowski for Polish news outlet Rzeczpospolita
Why the Ukrainians are winning
The key to understanding the successes of the Ukrainians on the battlefield lies in good leadership and the motivation of its troops, writes Goran Andrijanić
Polish military obtains first US Patriot missile systems, more to come
This week, Poland begins construction of its air-defense system, which will cost a total of €25 billion and include elements from U.S., British, and Polish systems
Cyber attacks against Poland up 35% as Russian, Belarusian and Chinese groups target Polish military
The Polish army has become the main target of hacking campaigns, reveals Polish daily Rzeczpospolita citing research from Israeli cybersecurity experts
Poland to buy South Korean FA-50 fighter jets, artillery, and tanks
Poland will produce some of the military equipment domestically
British Sabre defense system stationed in Poland
Poland’s defense minister stated the move was a result of the Polish government’s strong relations with Britain
Poland’s Territorial Defense Force is Macierewicz’s legacy
The Polish Territorial Defense Force (WOT) created in 2019 by Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz already features over 50,000 trained volunteers
Poland: President Duda pushes for more NATO forces on eastern flank of Europe
Polish President Andrzej Duda has revealed that Poland will argue for the replacement of the Enhanced Forward Presence with a full-scale defense involving an increase in the number of NATO forces on the eastern flank of the alliance
Poland sends big shipments of weapons to Ukraine
Poland has provided the Ukrainian army has received 18 modern KRAB howitzers with training provided for 100 artillery personnel
Poland will buy more Patriot missiles
Poland is to buy six more sets of the Patriot system in order to boost its air defenses
Demand for Polish Piorun anti-aircraft missiles has skyrocketed
“We receive inquiries from all parts of the world,” disclosed the CEO of Mesko SA, which produces Piorun systems
Czech weapons flow into Ukraine
The Czech Republic sent ammunition, small arms, and heavy equipment
Hungary to buy 12 advanced jet trainers from Czechia
Hungary will also cooperate with the Czech manufacturer in developing a reconnaissance version of the plane
Poland to buy 250 US Abrams tanks as war in Ukraine rages
It is of one of the largest contracts in the history of the Polish Armed Forces
Polish army to order additional Piorun anti-air missiles after the weapon outperforms on Ukrainian battlefield
Poland is looking to expand its air defense capabilities due to the war in Ukraine
Kaczyński: I would like Poland to have nuclear weapons
The leader of Law and Justice (PiS) believes that a state with a large and well-equipped army is a safe and secure one
UK to deploy Sky Sabre air defense system in Poland
It is the latest in a series of moves by NATO allies to bolster the alliance’s eastern flank
Republicans want permanent US bases in Central and Eastern Europe
In what would be a major shift for NATO and the U.S., permanent military bases in Central and Eastern Europe are being discussed
Poland to spend at least 3% of GDP on defense from 2023
Attention has been focused on Poland’s defense capabilities following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Kaczyński: Poland must be secured and Ukraine saved
The leader of Poland’s ruling party emphasized the need to “seriously develop the Polish armed forces”
Is this how Russia will conquer Ukraine?
Polish Gen. Waldemar Skrzypczak explains how Russia will continue its conquest of Ukraine
Additional US troops could be stationed indefinitely in Poland should Russia invade Ukraine
Talks are currently being held concerning the further strengthening of the U.S. military presence in Poland
Additional US soldiers sent to Poland to help with potential refugee wave
The Pentagon spokesman claims that the threat of a Russian invasion remains high
Morawiecki-Johnson meeting: Poland and the UK work together to maintain peace
The prime ministers of Poland and the Untied Kingdom met in Warsaw to discuss regional security, the Ukrainian crisis and Polish-British cooperation
US soldiers arrive in Poland to bolster defenses
The Polish minister of defense called the arrival of troops from the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division the best response to the threats faced by NATO’s Eastern flank
US to deploy 3,000 more troops to Europe as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called the United States’ decision to increase its military presence a “symbol of solidarity”
Up to 80,000 Russian and Belarusian troops to hold war drills in February
The planned drills are meant to strengthen the Kremlin’s message to both Ukraine and NATO
Russia deploys military battalion to Belarusian city on the Polish border
Russian armed forces are now located just 180 kilometers from Warsaw
How long can Russia keep its army on the border with Ukraine?
Moscow’s current build up of forces at Ukraine’s border might mean that it intends to use them soon, as their prolonged absence from other regions may lead to problems in those areas
Is Russia looking to take more than just Ukraine?
Russian state television has recently been presenting plans of an invasion of Poland, the Baltic States, Gotland, and Finland
Poland will receive new tanks, powerful Patriot missile systems in 2022
In 2022, Poland will receive anti-missile defense systems along with the first Abrams tanks and modernized Leopards, according to sources in the Polish government
Polish-made Black Hawk helicopters offered to UK
The Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has pitched their S-70M Black Hawk helicopters as part of the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement
British F-35 warplane crashes into Mediterranean
The stealth fighter jet costs an estimated $122 million per plane
UK backs Poland in conflict on Polish-Belarusian border, declares British foreign minister
A small team of the British Armed Forces was deployed to Poland as tensions on the Polish-Belarusian border continue to rise
Lukashenko threatens ‘brutal’ response to Polish military presence in Eastern region
The Belarusian leader declared that “Poland was sending tanks to combat illegal migration” and believes that the move was “a pretext to bring the Polish army closer to Belarusian border”
‘If you want peace, prepare for war,’ says Kaczyński in announcement of massive Polish military boost
Poland prepares to double its troop strength and significantly increase military spending to counter external threats in what may be a watershed moment for the country’s armed forces
Russia is increasing its military presence in the Arctic
The Kremlin is not only remilitarizing the region but also trying to impose its supremacy through a policy of judicial, economic and military fait accompli, says Law and Justice (PiS) MEP and former Polish FM Anna Fotyga in commentary for the Polish Press Agency
Poland’s F-35 fighter jets will be easy to update with advanced software options
The F-35, considered the most advanced fighter jet in the world, will be delivered to the Polish Air Force in 2024
‘Lynx-21’: Polish army moves 4,000 troops from west to east
One of the largest troops movement from northwestern to southeastern Poland is underway
Polish soldiers save 13-year-old Afghan refugee in Kabul
Polish authorities are searching for the family of 13-year-old Fawad who was separated from his loved ones during an evacuation attempt from Afghanistan
Polish soldiers have landed in Kabul to help evacuation effort
A Polish Military Contingent will aid the effort to evacuate Polish and allied country citizens from Afghanistan
Two Polish military planes on their way to Afghanistan, and a third will take off soon
Poland is assisting in the effort to bring to safety Afghani refugees who cooperated with the Polish military contingent
Poland is transferring troops to Belarusian border to stop illegal migration
According to reports, the government is taking stronger steps to contain illegal migration from Belarus
Poland to bolster its navy with three new frigates
The ships will be constructed in Polish shipyards by Polish companies and with the assistance of a foreign partner
Belgian mayor calls on military to stop looting after catastrophic flooding
The mayor of Esneuzx has asked for assistance from the military amid a wave of looting which has followed catastrophic flooding
Russia touts S-500 missile system as F-35 and F-22 killers
New system can destroy hypersonic targets up to an altitude of 200 km, Russia’s air defense commander says
Poland to purchase 250 American Abrams tanks for USD 6 billion
“We want peace, but in the case of a disaster our defense will be stronger”
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
Poland may reopen embassy in Kabul
Polish Middle East specialist Witold Repetowicz interviewed the deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan, Mirwais Nab, on security and Polish-Afghan relations for portal Defence24.pl
Sweden should deploy military against gangs, says councilor from troubled city of Gothenburg
Police are often at disadvantage, the councilour says
Russian hypersonic missiles to be deployed near Polish border
Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles are expected to be deployed in the Kaliningrad Oblast which borders Poland
Poland’s massive Dragon 21 military exercises are underway
The Dragon 21 exercises concern all branches of the Polish military and take place in all training grounds in Poland
Report: Global military spending on the rise despite pandemic
Poland’s defense spending has increased 60 percent between 2011 and 2020, according to the latest report out of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Czechia to focus on developing weapons for modern combat
The country wants to excel in the area of biotechnology
Two dozen US fighter planes arrive in Poland
Twenty-four F-15 and F-16 fighters from the US Air Force arrived in Poland on Monday as part of the periodic Polish-American training program prepared by the so-called aviation detachment
First F-35s to arrive in Poland in 2026
The first group of Polish pilots returned from the US where they were trained on F-35 simulators
Russia bolsters army at Polish border with new reconnaissance divisions
Polish weapons manufacturer sues liberal news outlet Onet over defamatory article
Łucznik Arms Factory has been accused by German-owned Onet of producing faulty weapons
Czechia condemns the military coup in Myanmar
Foreign Ministry called for the release of detainees
Russia is developing new combat drones
The Russian military are ramping up their drone capacity to include combat capacity and working in hives
Poland sees threat as Russia reinforces its Baltic Fleet stationed in Kaliningrad
Russia claims that it has strengthened its forces in the region with new ships, tanks and missiles due to increased NATO presence in the Baltic States
Poll: Czechs prepared to defend their country, but reject return of mandatory military service
64 percent of Czech men are ready to help the army
Italy and Poland may jointly build Main Battle Tank in challenge to Germany and France
Instead of relying on German tanks, Poland may decide to build its own tank fleet with Italy
Russia fears prompt Sweden to increase defense budget by 40% over next five years
Poland should consider deepening strategic military cooperation with Scandinavia as part of regional relations, writes Marek Budzisz
Poland bolsters its air force with new ‘Bielik’ training jets
Newest M-346 trainer jets have arrived at the Dęblin Air Force Academy
Belarus set to lose independence as Russia demands control
The Kremlin has detailed its price for propping up the Belarusian dictator during a meeting for which Putin made Lukashenko wait for over a month
Czech Tatra military 4x4s to be built in Poland
A much touted deal was signed between Huta Stalowa Wola and Tatra Export S.R.O.
NATO AWACS aircraft sent to Kraków for Polish-American air force training
The “Aviation Detachment Rotation 20-4” is meant to assure NATO’s Eastern allies about the alliance’s engagement and solidarity on the Eastern flank
Belarus: Lukashenko arrives home armed with assault rifle and bulletproof vest
Is the Belarussian leader losing his composure under pressure?
US Secretary of the Army: Polish-American cooperation ensures the security of the CEE region
New Polish-American military cooperation will soon be signed
Poland and Slovakia tighten military aviation cooperation
Agreement also entails joint military training