Poland plans to importantly grow its armed forces to become an example for another countries in Europe. According to the German paper Sueddeutsche Zeitung (SZ), Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants Poland to be a function model in the field of defence. 1 of the key elements of the government's defence policy is to extend the armed forces to half a million soldiers, including reservists. Additionally, the government plans to implement a broad military training programme for citizens.
According to “SZ”, Poland wants to be a function model in the field of defence. The government plans to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP, which is 1 of the highest indicators in Europe. In addition to investing in equipment and military numbers, the government focuses on preparing society for a possible defence of the country. Many Poles have contact with the army already in schools, where military classes exist, as well as through training programs offered to all advanced school students.
At the same time, the German diary notes that campaigns encouraging entry into the army are almost exclusively aimed at men. Currently, women represent only 7% of soldiers in the Polish army. By comparison, in Bundesweh, this percent is 13.6%. It's not much either. In the Ukrainian army, women make up 20% of soldiers.
The actions of the Polish government show that the country focuses on defence independency while building stronger ties with European partners. As the “SZ” emphasises, Poland not only increases its military capabilities, but besides seeks to be a leader in the area of safety in the region. According to the Ministry of Defence data, in 2022 Poland spent over 50 billion PLN on defence. This means that defence spending represents more than 2% of GDP.
Poland besides intends to increase the number of soldiers in its army. According to government plans, by 2025 the number of soldiers is expected to increase by more than 20%. This means that Poland will have 1 of the largest armies in Europe. Poland besides focuses on cooperation with European partners. As the “SZ” emphasises, Poland wants to be a function model in the field of defence and security.
According to NATO, Poland is 1 of the largest military suppliers in Europe. In 2022 Poland exported over $1 billion of military equipment. This means that Poland is 1 of the largest military equipment manufacturers in Europe. Poland besides focuses on innovation in the field of defence. As the “SZ” emphasises, Poland wants to be a function model in the field of defence and security.
Many experts indicate that Poland has a good chance of becoming a leader in defence in Europe. As the “SZ” emphasises, Poland not only increases its military capabilities, but besides seeks to be a leader in the area of safety in the region. According to the Ministry of Defence data, in 2022 Poland spent over 50 billion PLN on defence. This means that defence spending represents more than 2% of GDP.
Poland besides focuses on cooperation with European partners. As the “SZ” emphasises, Poland wants to be a function model in the field of defence and security. According to NATO, Poland is 1 of the largest military suppliers in Europe. In 2022 Poland exported over $1 billion of military equipment. This means that Poland is 1 of the largest military equipment manufacturers in Europe. Poland besides focuses on innovation in the field of defence. As the “SZ” emphasises, Poland wants to be a function model in the field of defence and security.
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Poland increases the armed forces: a fresh defence strategy
