The bill faces a potential veto by President Nawrocki, who has expressed concern over the EU’s SAFE programme.
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Poland signs contract for anti-drone system in wake of Russian incursions
“There is no other example in Europe today of this kind of integrated, intelligent anti-drone system,” claims Donald Tusk.
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Polish foreign minister calls for creation of “European legion”
The idea is less ambitious but more realistic than calls for an entire European army, says Radosław Sikorski.
Polish government seeks to end deadlock with president over security
“State security requires the cooperation of all constitutional bodies, regardless of political disputes.”
Poland to buy $100m of US arms for Ukraine in response to Russian rail sabotage
The intention behind Russia’s rail sabotage “was clearly to kill Polish citizens”, says Radosław Sikorski.
Flashy hardware, fragile strategy: is Poland, NATO’s biggest defence spender, preparing for the right war?
Christiaan Paauwe
Russia’s drone incursions have reignited a complicated question.
Unidentified drones disrupt Dutch troops during NATO exercises in Poland
The incident coincided with communication disruptions among troops.
Poland allocated largest share of new EU defence programme, with €44bn in loans
Donald Tusk celebrated the fact that Poland has a “larger share than France, Italy and Spain combined”.
Poland plans record defence spending of 4.8% GDP in 2026 budget along with lower deficit
Poland is already NATO’s biggest relative defence spender, and its budget will rise again next year.
Poland to lodge diplomatic protest after Russian drone crash on its territory
“It’s yet another violation of our airspace from the East,” said Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski.
Warsaw says explosion in eastern Poland likely caused by drone
An analysis is underway to establish whether it was a military or smuggling drone, or an “act of sabotage”.
Poland withdraws from international anti-landmine treaty amid heightened Russian threat
“In view of the threats on NATO’s eastern flank, we must have all the tools necessary to defend our borders,” said the defence minister.
Poland secures further $4bn US loan guarantee for military modernisation
The US has now provided over $15 billion under the US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programme.
EU approves Polish plans to use Covid recovery funds for defence and security
Poland is “the first and so far the only one in the EU” to finance security with Covid funds, says Poland’s regional policy minister.
