His remarks have been criticised by a deputy defence minister, who says they are not true and will be exploited by Poland’s enemies.
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NATO would defend Poland “with full force” if Russia attacks, says secretary general in Warsaw
Mark Rutte said he wanted to “be very clear to Vladimir Putin” that “our reaction will be devastating”.
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Polish government admits spending cuts on horizon during “time of crisis”
Defence spending and social programmes will be protected, while the government denies that its plans for a new “mega-airport” are threatened.
Poland to buy 288 rocket artillery launchers from South Korea
“Analysis of the war in Ukraine shows how important and significant artillery is,” says the defence minister.
Poland orders check of bomb shelters to “prepare for darkest scenario” amid Ukraine war
Concerns have previously been raised over the quantity and quality of bomb shelters in Poland.
US Congress approves $289 million in military financing for Poland
“Poland has delivered extraordinary support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s further invasion,” says the US State Department.
Poland’s land forces will be most powerful in Europe, says defence minister
Poland this week confirmed a deal that will see it acquire almost 1,000 tanks and over 600 howitzers from South Korea.
Poland and Spain to strengthen defence, energy and transport cooperation after Warsaw talks
“I wish I had the kind of understanding within the EU as a whole that I see on the Spanish side,” said Mateusz Morawiecki.
Poland to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, highest level in NATO, says ruling party chief
“We must be a cohesive, armed and brave nation,” said Jarosław Kaczyński.
Poland to buy 116 used Abrams tanks from US
The Abrams tanks will help fill the gap left by Poland’s donation of T-72 tanks to Ukraine, says the defence minister.
Poland launches paid voluntary military service
Poland is planning to double the number of troops serving in the armed forces under a new national defence law.
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.
