Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with soldiers and army workers on Christmas Eve at 1st Transport Air Base. “I thank each of you for your dedication, dedication, for being in the station erstwhile you have to,” said the head of the MON. He summed up 2025, a evidence for the Polish defence and announced, among others, further strengthening of the national defence industry.
“Christmas time is simply a peculiar time for the military family, which is made up by soldiers, their families, military workers, everyone who serves security,” said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence at the Christmas Eve meeting. The head of the Ministry of Defence and the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland met with soldiers and military staff at 1st Transport Aviation Base in Warsaw.
During his speech, the Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that state safety remains a fundamental issue today. As he said, Poland strengthens its relations. “We are preparing not only to keep the American contingent in Poland, but besides to increase the presence of US troops. At the same time, we know that Europe must be stronger, said the head of the MON.
He besides added that the large success of the past year and Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union was created SAFE programguaranteeing 150 billion to build Polish and European security. He besides recalled that 1 3rd of these funds, almost EUR 44 billion, will go to Poland.
“Europe must be stronger in its production capacity and invest in the arms industry,” Kosiniak-Kamish said. He added that the Ministry of Defence, among others in Ammunition Capacity Act and peculiar economical zones regulations, supported by the indigenous arms industry. “We aim for 50% of military equipment to be produced in Poland and 50% to be acquired abroad,” said the head of the MON.
The Minister besides mentioned that he would participate in the signing of the extension of the production licence agreement at the office of the Polish Armed Forces Group today. WHO IS ROSOMAK. – Rosomak became a Polish product recognized worldwide. He joined this group this year Badger, we waited 12 years for it, but already the first 15 pieces go to the 16th Mechanized Division – noted the Deputy Prime Minister. He besides said that Badsuki changed the face of Polish armed forces. “They will besides be an export product in 2026,” he added.
In summary of 2025, the head of the MON stressed that this was the time of crucial breakthroughs for the armed forces and for the safety of Poland. “This is another evidence year in terms of expenditure: 4.7% of GDP, 186 billion PLN, and next year already 200 billion PLN, the largest historically safety budget,” Kosiniak-Kamysz said.
The Deputy Prime Minister besides pointed out that specified immense spending on defence is simply a large effort for all citizens, and for 200 contracts, which MON has signed in the last 2 years for the amount of PLN 250 billion (long-term spending) the full society consists of its taxes. “Our safety strategy is simply a strategy of deterrence, so that Poland will never pay to attack anyone, and to defend itself if it needs to be joined. On the first line the Polish Army, but with it must stand the full society – stated the head of the MON.
He besides referred to “InReady” ProgrammeThe 1 that started this year. The Deputy Prime Minister mentioned that pilot training under this task had already been completed. "A fewer twelve 1000 people have taken advantage of the ability to get skills in the last 4 weeks to defend their homeland if needed," he stressed.
The Deputy Prime Minister thanked 220 1000 soldiers serving in the Polish Army, 50,000 civilian military workers and the Ministry of Defence and all commanders for building a strong and safe Poland. – I thank each of you and each of you for your dedication, dedication, for being at the station erstwhile necessary. Thank you for your courageous decisions, your uncompromisingness, thank you for your time of disagreement, from which it is better," said the head of the ministry.
Special thanks were sent to nearly 2,000 soldiers who carried out their mission outside the borders of the Polish state and reminded that on 16 December the president signed a decision on another Polish military contingent, which will operate in the Baltic Sea from 1 January. During the meeting, the soldiers of Polish military contingents and policemen serving in Kosovo sent their wishes through video.
Deputy Prime Minister besides spoke about the crucial function the military household plays in the life and service of the soldier and reported that as of 1 January 2026 he would launch the pilotship of the program support for military families, which will include soldiers, staff of the Ministry of National Defence and their families. “We introduce support for military families in the form of access to cultural sites, sports, recreation and rest, so that they can usage this resource that the army has today”, said the Deputy Prime Minister.
The Minister besides pointed out that the Polish nation has a common identity that may have different views, but must be one. And he wished this unity for everyone, as well as Poland, in 2026. – May Christmas time bring for everyone in the Polish Army, for all those connected with security, good moments of remainder in the household group, building strength and the unending hope that everything that is good before us. Merry Christmas and happy 2026! – Kosiniak-Kamish wished.
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