Poland is already NATO’s biggest relative spender, devoting 4.12% of GDP to defence in 2024, which is set to rise to 4.7% this year.
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US provides further $4bn military financing loan guarantee to Poland
The financing “underscores the United States’ steadfast commitment to Poland’s security”, says the State Department.
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US pledges to make Polish army “one of the most capable in Europe” amid talks on new arms deals
Poland’s defence minister is in Washington for talks over buying attack helicopters, Patriot air defence systems, and other US equipment.
Poland accelerates delivery of a new air-defence system amid war in Ukraine
The agreement will see Poland received British CAMM missiles and launches in September, five years earlier than planned.
Poland boosts defence spending to 3% of GDP to protect against “imperial Russia”
The new Homeland Defence Act will more than double the size of Poland’s armed forces.
UK sends advanced air defence system to Poland to boost NATO’s eastern flank
Britain’s Sky Sabre air defence system was only unveiled last month, and will now be deployed to Poland.
Military data leak contained no secret information, says Polish defence ministry
Almost 1.8 million entries relating to the Polish armed forces equipment reportedly leaked online.
Poland unveils new defence law to counter hybrid threats and “Russia’s imperial ambitions”
The new “law on homeland defence” will boost military spending and increase the size of the armed forces.
To retain its security, Poland must fight for a democratically balanced Europe
Sławomir Dębski
The weakening of US leadership could have huge consequences for Poland, one of the biggest beneficiaries of Pax Americana.
Turkey to help Poland tackle migration crisis on Belarus border
The two countries will cooperate through their intelligence services to identify threats and trafficking channels for migrants.
Poland signs deal for short-range air defence system to be produced domestically
The president described this week’s €7.3 billion agreement as “the largest and most complex contract in the history of the Polish armed forces”.
Polish president visits Turkey to seal military deals with “strongest ally” in region
Poland is the first NATO country to buy Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones.
Poland must develop its defence industry to achieve strategic independence
Eugeniusz Chimiczuk
