Poland plans major expansion of armed forces amid Russia tensions
The enlarged force will feature a new high-readiness reserve unit. Currently, Poland has about 215,000 active soldiers, making it NATO’s third-largest army, with additional reservists and volunteers bringing the total force to around 211,000, according to public broadcaster.
The expansion comes in the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which has spurred military investments across NATO’s eastern flank. Poland plans to spend roughly 5% of GDP on defense in 2026.
Key priorities include developing multi-domain capabilities across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, along with weapons for “punishment” and technologies to deny the enemy, while expanding the use of drones and AI for reconnaissance and decision-making.
The Polish Armed Forces described the initiative as “a key step towards a long-term transformation of the Polish Army” to ensure effective deterrence and the capacity for successful defensive operations if necessary.
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