Poland continues its military spending spree on high-tech equipment
According to the Global Firepower ranking, the Polish army is ranked 20th among 145 militaries from around the world, ahead of Germany and Spain
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
The Belarusian chargé d’affaires was urgently summoned to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday evening
According to Korean SBS television, Poland borrowed billions to fund the expansion of the armed forces and has set its sights on further loans
The Belarusian Ministry of Defense has confirmed the arrival of modern S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems in the country
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
PZL Mielec has started producing key parts for the latest version of the F-16 fighter jet
Poland expands its military capabilities with the purchase of helicopters and Hellfire laser-guided missiles
By the next decade, the Polish army is expected to have 350,000 soldiers
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reshaped the political landscape in the region, bringing Poland and Ukraine closer together than ever before
The Russian national allegedly infiltrated military units in the northeastern part of the country
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
According to prosecutors, the men shared information on Polish military stationed near the border with Belarus
President Andrzej Duda outlined the most important points in Poland’s policy for 2023 in his New Year’s message
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 is arming quickly and securing colossal amounts of weapons at a frantic pace
The K2 tanks and K9 artillery guns procured from South Korea arrived in the Polish port of Gdynia
Poland is calling up a mix of volunteers, reservists, and regular troops for large-scale military exercises
French-made observation satellites, able to provide high-quality photographs, will be used by the Polish military in a €1 billion contract
Poland is pleased with Germany’s decision to send state-of-the-art missiles to Poland
Polish PM Mateusz Morawiecki underlined the current objectives of the government regarding Poland’s security and some of the looming threats
“Strengthening Poland’s defense plants is crucial to bolstering Polish defense,” said Poland’s PM while visiting a defense plant in Bydgoszcz
The poll also shows that Poles consider the U.S. to be the main military ally of the country
“Who does not want to pay for his own army, will be forced to pay for foreign troops”
General Roman Polko says the Russians are no longer engaging in land battles and are instead effectively destroying Ukrainian infrastructure
Poland and Great Britain are strengthening their military and security cooperation
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
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
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
The Polish army has become the main target of hacking campaigns, reveals Polish daily Rzeczpospolita citing research from Israeli cybersecurity experts
Poland will produce some of the military equipment domestically
Poland’s defense minister stated the move was a result of the Polish government’s strong relations with Britain
The Polish Territorial Defense Force (WOT) created in 2019 by Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz already features over 50,000 trained volunteers
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 has provided the Ukrainian army has received 18 modern KRAB howitzers with training provided for 100 artillery personnel
Poland is to buy six more sets of the Patriot system in order to boost its air defenses
“We receive inquiries from all parts of the world,” disclosed the CEO of Mesko SA, which produces Piorun systems
The Czech Republic sent ammunition, small arms, and heavy equipment
Hungary will also cooperate with the Czech manufacturer in developing a reconnaissance version of the plane
It is of one of the largest contracts in the history of the Polish Armed Forces
Poland is looking to expand its air defense capabilities due to the war in Ukraine
The leader of Law and Justice (PiS) believes that a state with a large and well-equipped army is a safe and secure one
It is the latest in a series of moves by NATO allies to bolster the alliance’s eastern flank
In what would be a major shift for NATO and the U.S., permanent military bases in Central and Eastern Europe are being discussed
Attention has been focused on Poland’s defense capabilities following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The leader of Poland’s ruling party emphasized the need to “seriously develop the Polish armed forces”
Polish Gen. Waldemar Skrzypczak explains how Russia will continue its conquest of Ukraine
Talks are currently being held concerning the further strengthening of the U.S. military presence in Poland
The Pentagon spokesman claims that the threat of a Russian invasion remains high
The prime ministers of Poland and the Untied Kingdom met in Warsaw to discuss regional security, the Ukrainian crisis and Polish-British cooperation
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
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called the United States’ decision to increase its military presence a “symbol of solidarity”
The planned drills are meant to strengthen the Kremlin’s message to both Ukraine and NATO
Russian armed forces are now located just 180 kilometers from Warsaw
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
Russian state television has recently been presenting plans of an invasion of Poland, the Baltic States, Gotland, and Finland
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
The Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has pitched their S-70M Black Hawk helicopters as part of the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement
The stealth fighter jet costs an estimated $122 million per plane
A small team of the British Armed Forces was deployed to Poland as tensions on the Polish-Belarusian border continue to rise
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”
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
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
The F-35, considered the most advanced fighter jet in the world, will be delivered to the Polish Air Force in 2024
One of the largest troops movement from northwestern to southeastern Poland is underway
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
A Polish Military Contingent will aid the effort to evacuate Polish and allied country citizens from Afghanistan
Poland is assisting in the effort to bring to safety Afghani refugees who cooperated with the Polish military contingent
According to reports, the government is taking stronger steps to contain illegal migration from Belarus
The ships will be constructed in Polish shipyards by Polish companies and with the assistance of a foreign partner
The mayor of Esneuzx has asked for assistance from the military amid a wave of looting which has followed catastrophic flooding
New system can destroy hypersonic targets up to an altitude of 200 km, Russia’s air defense commander says
“We want peace, but in the case of a disaster our defense will be stronger”
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.
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 Middle East specialist Witold Repetowicz interviewed the deputy foreign minister of Afghanistan, Mirwais Nab, on security and Polish-Afghan relations for portal Defence24.pl
Police are often at disadvantage, the councilour says
Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles are expected to be deployed in the Kaliningrad Oblast which borders Poland
The Dragon 21 exercises concern all branches of the Polish military and take place in all training grounds in Poland
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
The country wants to excel in the area of biotechnology
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
The first group of Polish pilots returned from the US where they were trained on F-35 simulators
Łucznik Arms Factory has been accused by German-owned Onet of producing faulty weapons
Foreign Ministry called for the release of detainees
The Russian military are ramping up their drone capacity to include combat capacity and working in hives
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
64 percent of Czech men are ready to help the army
Instead of relying on German tanks, Poland may decide to build its own tank fleet with Italy
Poland should consider deepening strategic military cooperation with Scandinavia as part of regional relations, writes Marek Budzisz
Newest M-346 trainer jets have arrived at the Dęblin Air Force Academy
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
A much touted deal was signed between Huta Stalowa Wola and Tatra Export S.R.O.
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
Is the Belarussian leader losing his composure under pressure?
New Polish-American military cooperation will soon be signed
Agreement also entails joint military training
