The Ministry of National Defence does not plan the Air Show in Radom in 2027, and city president Radosław Witkowski speaks of a large failure and readiness to cooperate. For Radom, it's a organization that attracted over 175,000 viewers in 2023. The Air Force is ready for you.
MON puts on operational tasks
The Ministry of Defence has stated that does not plan to organize Air Shows in Radom in 2027. The Ministry explains the safety situation, the war in Ukraine and the precedence of operational and training tasks of the Armed Forces of Poland, including the Air Force. It's not a insignificant change in the calendar. It's a signal that the military counts time, equipment and people according to real defence needs.
The case came back after questions about the future of the joy show. According to media coverage, Councillor Artur Standowicz asked MON for public information on Air Show Radom 2027, and the ministry's consequence dispelled hopes of a standard series of events. Shows usually took place all 2 years. The last organized edition took place in 2023.
This is simply a painful decision for the city, but it understood in 1 point: the army is not a theatre for weekend shows. If military authorities consider that pilots, service, procedures and equipment are needed primarily for training and readiness, politicians should tell citizens the truth. No powdering.
Radom wants to keep the show brand
Radosław Witkowski, president of Radom, estimated that resigning from the Air Show would be a large failure to the city. As the local portal reported, the local government declares its willingness to cooperate and recalls that the final decision belongs to the military side. The city besides emphasizes its experience in organizing the event.
Radom has a rational business here. Air Show is simply a recognition, tourist movement, hotels, gastronomy, airport promotion and local economy. According to PAP, in 2023 the Radom airport visited over 175,000 spectators. specified a scale cannot be replaced by a press release or 1 smaller event.
Therefore, the city should fight for the future of shows, but not against the logic of state security. The wise national state does not choose between the pride of Polish aviation and the readiness to defend. It sets priorities. First the combat ability, then the show. First real safety of Poles, then prestige of events.
After the F-16 tragedy there is no area for recklessness
A shadow over the discussion lies the F-16 disaster of 28 August 2025 while preparing for the erstwhile edition of the shows. Major Maciej Krakowian, pilot and leader of F-16 Tiger Demo squad Poland, died. Reminiscing this tragedy requires seriousness, not sensational tone. Each air show is simply a consequence of risk, training and assurance in procedures.
That's why the decisions on the Air Show should be cold. If the demonstrations are to return, they should return as an event well secured, clear organizationally and subject to a military hazard assessment. Not as a political to-do symbol.
DN has already written that Air Show 2027 disappears from Radom due to the fact that MON chooses Army readiness. Now the city's reaction shows the another side of the case: Radom does not want to lose a brand built over the years, and residents have the right to anticipate a concrete plan for the future.
Poland needs both memory and an efficient army
The Air Show was for many Poles the first close contact with the military, aviation and defence technology. specified events build respect for the uniform and pride of Polish pilots. In average times, the state should support them, due to the fact that a nation that sees its own army is easier to realize the price of security.
However, times are not normal. The war in Ukraine continues, Russia remains a threat to the region, and the Air Force cannot be treated as promotional facilities. If the MON decision is to be maintained, the ministry should make it clear whether we are talking about a break for 2027 or whether we are changing the full presentation formula. Uncertainty hurts both Radomi and citizens.
The stakes are simple. Poles want a strong army, but they besides want countries that can plan and respect local communities. Radom has done his part of the occupation for years. Now the MON should present a hard schedule: when, in what expression and under what conditions the Air Show can return if it does not violate the military's readiness.
Source: RMF24, PAP, Interia, MojRadom.pl.
Source: RMF24
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