We are in a place crucial for Polish security, in the Mechanical Plant “Tarns”. present I received a declaration that these plants will accelerate the production of Pilica+ sets. The current safety situation shows how crucial the capabilities of the Polish defence manufacture are," said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the press conference in Tarnów.
Mechanical plants of Tarnów S.A.., which is part of the Polish Armed Forces Group, is 1 of the largest home tiny arms manufacturers. “Big investments are being made in Tarnowskie plants. It's not just Pilica+, but besides anti-aircraft and rocket defence systems within Narew and Vistula programmes – the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote.
– We are in the process of building a multi-layered air defence of the Polish state. In a minute we will show Pilica+, which is the sets that are created here in Tarnów. However, before the strategy is full ready, its integration with IBCS, the brain of air defense, and the construction of all elements Eastern Shieldsincluding drone systems. This process is spread over years, it is not possible to implement it overnight," the Deputy Prime Minister pointed out. He added that production in Polish defence plants should accelerate. "This declaration, which I received present from the Management Board of the Mechanical Plants in Tarnów and the employees of the plant: Pilica+ sets, and so very short scope air defence systems, which are highly needed in the current realities, will be created faster," said the head of the MON.
Netherlands will support defence of Polish sky
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz recalled that Poland is simply a front-end country and for 3 years it has been a immense challenge effective airspace protection. He noted that Poland can number on the support of allies in this respect.
Defence Minister confirmed that The Dutch will begin their service in Poland in December. Soldiers from the Kingdom of the Netherlands will operate Patriot systems, which this state will make available to Poland. “The Netherlands has 3 Patriot sets, of which 2 will go to our country. With them will arrive 300 soldiers and anti-drone systems. They will defend the Polish sky as well as support actions directed towards Ukraine," explained the head of the Ministry of Defence. He added that Polish airspace will besides be patrolled by Dutch F-35 fighters.
– present we had another major action to rise the readiness of all air defence systems and picking up Polish and allied aircraft in consequence to a massive attack on Ukraine. You can see the provocative nature of the actions, the effects of which we besides felt in Poland," said the Deputy Prime Minister. – This shows how crucial investments in Polish defence manufacture are, in development of home production and ammunition – he noted.
New garrison and improvement of radiotechnic troops
During the conference, the Minister informed of the creation of a fresh garrison. “I have decided to establish the Tarnów garrison, which is due to the improvement of military units in the city itself and in neighbouring districts. It will let the army to be better organized and managed," he explained. – These are actions that our government is taking to make air defence troops, both anti-aircraft, anti-missile, and antidrone, i.e. abilities that had not previously been developed – he pointed out.
The concept of the improvement of radiotechnic troops was developed by the General Staff of the WP. “This is the consequence of the analysis of the experience from Ukraine and the adaptation to the fresh realities of the battlefield and the changing doctrine of conducting war activities,” said Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish.
