Sweden and I have the same reasoning about danger and knowing that large investments in the modernization of the army are essential – said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during a gathering with the Swedish Minister of Defence. He added that the implementation of the “Orka” programme was going as planned. Pål Jonson emphasized the desire for closer military cooperation with Poland and praised Lightning anti-aircraft kits.
That's it. next gathering of defence ministers of Poland and Sweden in fresh months. Politicians present took part in the press briefing in Gdynia, where he docked HMS "Uppland". – This entry of the submarine of the Kingdom of Sweden's submarine into the War Port in Gdynia is symbolic. It is not only an expression of allied abilities, a desire to improve skills, joint exercises, but besides a symbol of the agreement that we made at the end of last year," said Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish, referring to the program "Orka".
The head of the MON recalled that by agreement with Sweden Polish Navy will gain 3 A26 Blekinge submarines. In turn, next year we will receive a modernized unit A1.7 as a gap-filler, which will enable Polish soldiers to train before they receive ships built by Swedes. Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz added that negotiations are presently underway between the Armed Forces Agency and companies active in the implementation of the project. As he stressed, everything follows the agenda of the “Orka” programme.
Minister of Defence besides spoke about the 27th anniversary of Poland's accession to NATO and the fresh Sweden's accession to the North Atlantic Pact. According to the Polish minister, this decision changed the position of the Alliance, created a fresh safety architecture in the Baltic, which became the interior sea of NATO. "The Baltic Sea is not only a transport and commercial route, it is besides 1 of the most susceptible areas of NATO in terms of threats from the Russian Federation," stressed the head of the MON. He so announced cooperation between Poland and Sweden in developing military capabilities as well as joint investments in the arms industry. “Europe must be stronger and safer, it must supply a supply chain for its arms industry,” recalled Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish. He besides stressed that the Polish-Swedish alliance has never been as strong as it is now.
Pål Jonson in his speech said that Russia threatens the unity of the Kingdom of Sweden, tries to provoke and test military defence responses, e.g. in violation of state airspace utilizing drones. “We must be determined and remember the importance of continuing to modernise the defence sector,” Jonson called for.
Swedish minister emphasized Poland's position as a leader among European states in defence spending. Praised by Mesko anti-aircraft Lightning rocket kits that are already equipped with the Swedish Army. “We look forward to deepening our industrial cooperation,” said Pål Jonson. He explained that Sweden depends on a two-way exchange with Poland, which is to trust on joint and common purchases, but besides on joint exercises and improvement of tactics, e.g. for operations conducted by submarines. We'll be stronger together. The “Orka” programme will undoubtedly be a large success in Poland and Sweden," added the Swedish minister. Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that Polish-Swedish economical cooperation may in the future mention not only to PPZR Piorun, but besides to those built in Poland frigate Swordfish.
During the briefing, the head of the MON besides answered questions from journalists about SAFE program. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz expressed his hope that the president would make a "good decision alternatively than a political decision" for the Polish army, as only SAFE presently provides real support for the defence sector in specified a crucial dimension (EUR 43.7 billion of low-interest debt from the EU to Poland). As stressed by the head of the MON, the ongoing war in the mediate East carries the hazard of delaying the supply of American equipment to abroad partners and confirms the request to build their own defence capabilities, which gives the SAFE programme a chance.