Happened in 2025 – 4th quarter

Capability – this word this autumn was changed by all cases. First pictures from orbit, “Wisła” in readiness, acquisition of radio-electronic combat systems, Swedish “Orka”, eventual Building Machine. Behind each of these terms are the essential modern military capabilities. And the cherry on the cake – yet the BWP-1 march began to retire. Badgers are coming!

OCTOBER

A Logistic Revolution

Under the guidance of American instructors from M.I.C. Industries bomb squads from the 2nd Engineering Regiment in Inowrocław trained from service Ultimate Building Machine. American fast and economical construction strategy – called mobile factory – allows to build 900 m2 of steel prefabricated objects in a week. The military bought this strategy in January 2025. – eventual Building device is simply a real change of pace in which the Polish Army builds its resilience. This is the foundation of the Shields of the East and the ability that Poland has not possessed so far," commented Cezary Tomczyk, Deputy Minister of National defence in August, erstwhile the first batch of elements reached Inowrocław.

“Steadfast Noon”, or atomic deterrence

Seventy aircraft, among them Polish F-16, Dutch F-35, German Eurofighters, Swedish Gripeny and 2,000 soldiers took part in NATO atomic exercises under codename ‘Steadfast Noon’. Although the script of maneuvers has been classified, it is known that the Alliance states have trained to download from warehouses and decision US bombs stored in Europe as part of the atomic Sharing programme. – Such exercises are necessaryto guarantee that our atomic deterrence remains as credible and effective as possible," stressed Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary-General. The host of the exercise was Holland.

The drone wall for Europe

The leaders of the European Union countries initially supported 2 key defence projects: ‘dron wall’ and the east Flanka Guard – informed the Head of the European Council, António Costa. This is the consequence of the informal Copenhagen European Council. “We are prepared to face threats together on all fronts – conventional, hybrid, cybernetic. Our goal is to build a Europe capable of defending itself," Costa said. circumstantial issues related to both projects will be discussed in the following months.

7th edition of “Train with the Army”

The basics of self-defense and survival, weapon training, topography, grenade throw – among another things, over 1.5 1000 volunteers learned their skills – civilians who volunteered for the program in October “Train with the Army”. The seventh edition of Saturday training with soldiers was organized in 11 units and military colleges, including in Land Army Academy in Wrocław, 6th Air Force Brigade in Kraków and Center for Training of Land Forces in Poznań.

Norwegian camp in Poland

A training centre has been launched in fresh Deba. Camp Jomsborg. “Norway is our iron ally, it is simply a strong state with a very good army,” said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish. The construction of the centre was financed by Norwegians, they also, with the support of Polish engineering troops, from mid-July they were building. The activities of Camp Jomsborg, intended for training soldiers of the armed forces of Ukraine, are part of the “Operation Legio” launched in 2024, in which the Norwegian armed forces train troops from Ukraine.

Middle East Agreement

W Grey el-Sheikh in Egypt Israel and Iran concluded ceasefire agreementAnd then the deescalation arrangement. The agreement included, among others, suspension armed actions in the Gaza Strip, Release the hostages, beginning the Gaza Strip to humanitarian aid, overseen by the United Nations and Red Crescents, and setting up a temporary Palestinian administration under global supervision. – This is the first step towards a strong, lasting and eternal peace – announced Donald Trump.

Swedish fighters for Ukraine

– We've started work on the acquisition. Gripens for Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenski informed. Sweden and Ukraine have signed a long-term air defence cooperation agreement, and the paper allows exports from 100 to 150 fresh JAS 39 Gripen E fighters for Ukraine. “We realize that we have a long road ahead of us, but we are determined to research all the possibilities of delivering them to Ukraine in the future”, said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. He stressed that nothing had yet been decided on procurement and supply. However, it is estimated that the production and transportation of the first fresh aircraft for Ukraine may take 3 years.

LISTOPAD

‘Orca’ in Swedish

The government has decided to purchase of 3 A26 Blekinge submarines, offered by Sweden. The contract was besides applied for by the Spanish, Italians, Germany (a joint offer with the Norwegians), French and Koreans. Units will be built at Saab Kockums shipyard in Karlskron. The first transportation is planned for 2030. In 2027, Polish sailors are to receive a gap-filler – a temporary ship on which they will be trained until they are in service with the first contracted unit. I have been listening to this request for decades. I am glad that thanks to our decision Poland's position in the Baltic will become stronger – said Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The contract is to be signed at the latest in the second 4th of next year.

Military Schengen

A package of solutions has been presented in Brussels to improve the mobility of troops within the EU by creating ‘Schengen military area’. The draft EC Regulation provides for the creation of a European System Reinforced consequence to Military Mobility, which will velocity up procedures and improve customs formalities. The communication infrastructure is besides to be improved and the task besides involves creating a alleged solidarity pool and simplifying legal procedures. Mid-December The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on associate States to adopt rules to facilitate the movement of troops within the Union.

The “inReady” programme was launched

Ministry of Defence has launched the programme general defence training "inReadiness". They are meant to aid in acquiring the applicable skills needed in crisis situations – from first aid, through endurance and home security, to cybersecurity. The aim is to strengthen the resilience of individual citizens and communities and to increase the availability, preparedness and competence of reserves. Pilotage, carried out mainly by WOT, took off on 22 November. In total, over 8,000 Poles applied for training in 130 units. It's worth it to be in readiness. After piloting analysis, the full version of the universal training program is to be launched next year.

AW149 made in Poland

In the 7th Air Squadron 25th Air Cavalry Brigade in Nowy Glink Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz handed the keys to the pilots first multitasking chopper AW149which was entirely produced in Poland. As the Deputy Prime Minister recalled, the first 10 of the 32 contracted helicopters went to Poland from Italy, but already the remaining 22 copies will leave the production line of the Świdnik plant by 2029. – It's a large day for PZL-Widnik., due to the fact that after many years we again supply helicopters manufactured in our plant to the Polish army – said Bartosz Śliwa, president of PZL-Świdnik.

Bullets for Husars

Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz signed an agreement between the governments of the Republic of Poland and the United States delivery of AIM-120D-3 missiles to F-35 aircraft. A contract worth about $500 million provides for the supply of 200 rockets to be implemented between 2030 and 2030. “This is another agreement with our ally – the US, which is an expression of close cooperation, and it is followed by decisions on the anticipation of purchasing equipment and making the most modern technologies available”, stressed the head of the MON. He besides informed that another 7 F-35 aircraft, which is to scope the Polish Air Force, is already in the process of flying by Polish pilots and instructors trained in the USA.

Construction of the Shield East

Intensified construction work is underway Eastern Shields, 1 of the most crucial infrastructure projects implemented by the Polish Army to safe the east flank of NATO. As part of this investment, anti-tank dams, defence positions for the crew, as well as equipment warehouses are created. In November the filling of materials has begun, in the end, they are to be created more than 1 hundred, 1 in each border municipality. The implementation of the “Tarcza East” Programme is scheduled for 2024–2028. Its cost is estimated at about PLN 10 billion.

Independence Day

In celebrations National independency Day president Karol Nawrocki and the head of the MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz participated before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “When celebrating our freedom, happiness, joy, we must not forget those who, just beside us, beyond the east border, are besides fighting for us to live in a safe country,” the Deputy Prime Minister said. For Christmas 11 officers received general nominations. Krzysztof Knut, Commander of the 8th National Army Infantry Division, Artur Kuptel, Head of the Armed Forces Agency and Krzysztof Stańczyk, Commander of the Territorial Defence Forces, were appointed as Major General. Brigadier Generals included Mieczysław Gurgielewicz, commander of the 1st Podlaskie Territorial Defence Brigade and Jarosław Rybak, Head of the Board of the P8 SGWP crucial Planning.

Unknown perpetrators blew the tracks

On the railway way from Warsaw to Lublin, close Mika individual tried to derail the train. Although disasters have been avoided, as Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, a diversion act occurredAnd the detonation of the explosive destroyed the railway track. Another harm was besides detected on the same line. It turned out that the perpetrators were connected to Russia by Ukrainian citizens, to whom the National Prosecutor's Office had raised a charge of carrying out acts of a terrorist nature on behalf of the Russian Federation. In consequence to incidents, the heads of the MON, the Ministry of abroad Affairs and the General Staff of the HR announced Horizon operation. As of 21 November, soldiers with officials under the Ministry of abroad Affairs patrol places peculiarly susceptible to hostile activities: railway lines, bridges, communication nodes.

Pilica in line

The 34th Air defence Rocket Squadron was the first of the contracts contracted in 2022. missile-artillery systems Pilica. “We have many challenges, but this air defence is the most expensive, hard and demanding”, stressed Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The arms provided are the first of sixteen serial systems to be delivered to the armed forces in accordance with the agreement between the Armed Forces Agency and the PTZ-PILICA+ Consortium.

The military has its satellite!

November 28 at 19.44 p.m. The first Polish military satellite was carried into space On board the Falcon 9 rocket owned by SpaceX. The launch took place from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. It is the first of 3 satellites that Poland acquired under the MicroSAR programme. Value of PLN 860 million contract The Armed Forces Agency concluded with Polish-Finnish company Iceye in May. “Poland has become the first country in Central and east Europe with a comprehensive strategy of military satellite recognition,” commented Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The Geospatial designation and Satellite Services Agency is liable for operating the satellite.

DECEMBER

Badgers in Wischaki

First 15 combat Badger Infantry Vehicles produced by Huta Stalowa Wola was transferred to the militaryMore specifically, 15 Mechanized Brigades. The transportation of Badgers is carried out under the Agreement signed in March of that year. The agreement concluded between the Armed Forces Agency and a consortium of companies composed of: the Polish Armed Forces Group and Huta Stalowa Wola assumes to supply an army of 111 fresh BWPs. The value of the contract is about PLN 6.5 billion gross. transportation is scheduled for 2025–2029.

"OPW with drone"

In 16 secondary schools conducting troops of military preparation a fresh program of the Ministry of Defence was launched "OPW with drone". The first phase of the pilot edition was November teacher training BSP piloting. Classes will cover issues related to air law, construction and handling of drones, as well as telecommunications and programming. Students, at the expense of the MON, will besides be able to get the privileges required by the civilian Aviation Authority to fly unmanned aircraft in categories A1/A3. The task is carried out by the Central Military Recruitment Centre and the Inspectorate of the Unmanned Armed Forces strategy DGRSZ.

Polish missiles

Signed contract for delivery of more than 10,000 missiles for lobster-K launchers utilized in the Polish Army. The contract worth about PLN 14 billion assumes that the ammunition of precise demolition of CGR-080 with a scope of 80 km will be produced in Poland. Plant — joint investment of the WB Group and the Korean concern Hanwha Aerospace – an uprising in Gorzów Wielkopolski. “We are building something that has always been our ambition – independency in production”, said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Polish MiGs for Ukraine?

Polish-Ukrainian talks on transfer to the east border of MiG-29 aircraft. It's about machines that run out of wear and tear. In return, Poland would gain access to fresh drone and rocket technologies. This action is to be part of an allied safety policy for the east flank of NATO. This is not the first time that Poland is considering the transfer of specified aircraft to Ukraine. In 2023, respective MiGs were placed behind the east border of our country.

Baobab on caterpillars

The Armed Forces Agency signed a contract with Huta Stalowa Wola to supply fresh Polish Baobab-G miner on the caterpillar chassis of the crab. The contract worth about PLN 1 billion besides provides for the provision of spare parts, simulator and training package. Start of deliveries in 2029. The strategy uses Polish MN-123 mines armed with a trigger that activates under a passing vehicle. Detonation of little than 4 kilos of mine can penetrate a 60 mm thick armor, harm a tank caterpillar, or teardrop a transporter wheel. Baobab-G is capable of setting up a minefield up to 1800 m long and up to 180 m wide in little than 22 minutes.

Cooperation on energy security

Polish Energy Networks and General Staff of the Polish Army signed an agreement on cooperation in ensuring the safety of critical infrastructure of the national energy system. This is the first specified strategical paper in the field of energy infrastructure protection concluded by the Polish Army with a civilian public institution.

Warmate Agreement 3

The WB Group signed with the Armed Forces Agency the first executive contract, to the framework agreement concluded in May this yearUnder which he will deliver to the military before the end of 2025 36 sets of circulating 3rd generation Warmate ammunition. The 3rd generation of Polish kamikaze drones, compared to earlier versions, has a larger range, more resistant to interference navigation systems, which let to operate in an environment without GPS signal, as well as new, more effective warheads.

Eurofighter – the beginning of the mission

In the 22nd Tactical Aviation Base, the Air Police mission's work began with 4 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft and 150 airmen and ground handling staff of the German air force. – Today we welcome Eurofightersand at the same time Goodbye German Patriots, which protected south-eastern Poland for almost a year. This shows how serious Germany's contribution to defending the east flank of NATO is – said Deputy Minister of Defence Paweł Zalewski in Malbork. The ceremony was besides attended by Nils Schmid, Deputy Minister of Defence of Germany, who pointed out that his country was first active in the protection of NATO space, simultaneously involving 2 military contingents – 1 in Poland, the another in Romania. As part of the enhanced Air Police mission at the 22nd Tactical Air Base earlier this year, they had already stationed Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the UK and JAS 39 Gripen from Sweden.

Historical “Wisła”

37th Air defence Rocket Squadron, armed with Patriot rocket kits, has reached full operational readiness. It's a historical moment. We have an integrated air defence program – said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish during the ceremony in the 3rd Air Defence Rocket Brigade in Sochaczew. He besides stressed that the air defence was the most costly of the modernisation programmes presently underway. Thomas Rose, US Ambassador to Poland, indicated that Warsaw is the first city in the planet to be protected by state-of-the-art American anti-aircraft and rocket defence system.

Package of supply contracts

Electronic designation systems from Saab, Turkish radio-electronic combat systems and advanced Leopard 2PLM1 tank simulators – specified a package of fresh equipment Armed Forces Agency contracted at the end of the year. Swedish equipment is utilized to detect, measurement signal parameters and identify sources of radiolocation emissions, i.e. alien radars, while Turkish equipment is utilized to conduct radioelectronic combat at tactical level. – Electronic designation is essential both in the air and on land, so that we can respond in an appropriate way – noted Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

Polish Armed Forces improvement Programme adopted

Strengthening air and rocket defence, expanding ammunition resources, filling armies with drones and anti-drone systems – part of the priorities contained in "Polish Armed Forces improvement Programme 2025–2039"who was signed by Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish. The paper defines, among others, the number of armies, equipment or operational capabilities that it should have. State authorities are obliged to draw it up under the Law on Defence of the Motherland. It is the basis for a further planning process, e.g. according to its guidelines a detailed method Modernisation Plan is being developed.