“We have a large army – the third largest in NATO in terms of numbers – but we must also have a resilient society,” says the defence minister.
Defence
Polish government approves tough new migration and asylum rules to “take back control” of borders
The measures include allowing the government to temporarily suspend the right to claim asylum.
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Ukrainian draft dodgers should not get social benefits in EU countries, says Polish foreign minister
Radosław Sikorski’s remarks were welcomed by his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha.
Poland “breaks up group of saboteurs” planning cyberattacks on behalf of Russia and Belarus
The hackers were targeting Polish institutions with the aim of extorting information and conducting “de facto cyberwarfare”.
Lockheed unveils Polish F-35 “Husarz” combat aircraft
The aircraft have been named after Poland’s famous “Winged Hussar” heavy cavalry units.
Former Polish government gave 14bn zloty ammunition contracts to inexperienced consortium, investigation shows
The circumstances around the deal have been “under very close scrutiny,” a defence minister confirmed.
Poland loosens firearms rules for soldiers defending border amid migration crisis
NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
Poland signs $10 billion deal with US for 96 Apache attack helicopters
The deal will make Poland the second largest user of these helicopters in the world, after only the US itself.
Polish journalist facing espionage charges for allegedly helping Russian spy involved in prisoner swap
She was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Pavel Rubtsov (aka Pablo González) during his more than two years living in Poland.
Poland signs $1.2bn deal to produce launchers for Patriot missile systems
The deal shows that “Poland is among those countries in Europe that have the greatest trust from the United States”, says the defence minister.
Russia or Belarus seen as behind leak of athletes’ data hacked from Polish Anti-Doping Agency
The hackers have leaked over 50,000 files containing sensitive data of thousands of Polish athletes.
Poland to remove criminal liability for officers using firearms during defence of border
NGOs have protested against the legislation, which they say gives officers a “licence to kill”.
Poland launches operation to strengthen airspace “in response to Russian aggression”
A particular focus will be on detecting low-flying drones.
Polish state firm sold parts used in Iranian “suicide drones” deployed by Russia in Ukraine
The CEO of the firm has been charged and could face up to ten years in jail.
