This decision is part of a strategy to modernise the armed forces and adapt their capabilities to the changing geopolitical situation in the region.
NATO strengthens the safety of the east flank. There's a fresh plan.
The head of the MON informed about the adoption of the initiative after the gathering of the national defence ministers of the European Union.
– We talked about the ability of the North Atlantic Alliance. Very good information – a plan is adopted to increase responsiveness. It was not easy, until the last minute negotiations were ongoing – Kosiniak-Kamish said.
Adopting the plan means expanding the capabilities of the NATO Alliance to respond rapidly to possible threats.
– This means expanding the anticipation of protection, especially of the east flank of NATO, especially Poland, by all the allies", said the head of the MON.
This plan provides, among another things, for strengthening military presence at the east borders of the Alliance and improving mechanisms for fast deployment of forces in the event of a threat.
New Baltic defender mission
Defence Ministers besides approved the establishment of a fresh mission Guards The Baltic to defend critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz stressed that the mission would affect not only Baltic states but besides another allied countries:
"This mission has been activated by the commander-in-chief, by the secretary-general, and present we have heard a declaration that not only the states lying on the Baltic but besides France, Belgium, our another allies will be active in protecting critical infrastructure, preventing incidents related to breaches, breaking cables."
Expenditure on arms and investment in defence industry
The gathering besides addressed the issue of expanding defence spending. Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish pointed out the request to invest in the arms industry:
"Without increased spending, no plans, no ambitious plans, our strategical objectives will never be achieved, will never be organised, and the strategical nonsubjective of deterrence and defence has not been achieved. Europe must do this lesson."
Kosiniak-Kamysz besides stressed the request for investment of EUR 500 billion in the European defence manufacture to guarantee that strategical safety objectives are met.
Membership of Ukraine in NATO
During the discussion, the question of Ukraine's possible NATO membership was raised. Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish referred to the talks of erstwhile US president Donald Trump with Russian president Vladimir Putin and to the Pentagon's position on the matter:
"If peace is possible, it must be a fair peace, with the commitment of Europe, Ukraine. And this is attainable and in no way can Putin be the winner of this war."
He pointed out that Ukraine is presently incapable to join NATO due to the ongoing armed conflict and the deficiency of unanimous agreement by all associate States.
Priorities of the fresh plan
The fresh plan primarily involves strengthening command systems, expanding the operational readiness of military units and stepping up cooperation with NATO allies.
The paper foresees, among others, the improvement of military infrastructure and the improvement of logistics and supply systems. crucial investments will include the improvement of rocket defence and cybersecurity, which are crucial in the context of modern hybrid threats.
Modernisation of the army and cooperation with NATO
One of the pillars of the strategy for Poland is the further reinforcement of the army. In fresh months, Poland has made purchases of modern military equipment, including U.S. Patriot Air defence Systems, Abrams Tanks and South Korean Haubic K9 and FA-50 fighters. The plan provides for further purchases, as well as speeding up training of soldiers in handling modern military technologies.
Strengthening interoperability with NATO forces is besides a key component of the fresh strategy. Due to the expanding tension on the east flank of the alliance, Poland intensifys its cooperation with American and British troops, which have their units stationed in the country
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