Once again, soldiers proved that they could be counted on in any situation. First they importantly supported Poland's representation at the Paris Games, where the players of the Central Military Sports squad won 7 medals. Then, “on a gala” showed their power during the parade on August 15, so that a fewer weeks later, they would decision on to flood action. That's the Polish Army!
JULY
Eurocorpus practiced in Poland
For the first time in Poland Eurcorpus exercise ‘Eurotex’. At the camp in Drawsk Pomerania, military troops from 12 countries, a full of 1,200 engineering and chemical troops equipped with 400 units of equipment, came together. – usually the task of these soldiers is to support fighting subdivisions. But these exercises, the only exercises carried out on specified a scale throughout NATO, let them to exchange experiences and thus build interoperability," said General Piotr Błazeusz, commander of Eurocorpus.
NATO Summit in the USA
On the 75th anniversary of the Alliance in Washington, D.C. NATO Summit. Its members signed an undertaking to increase their arms spending and to cooperate with the defence manufacture in Ukraine and countries in the Indo-Pacific area. It was besides announced that NATO's command for Ukraine was set up in the German Wiesbaden. 1 of the summit's findings was the warrant of providing assistance to the Ukrainian army in 2025 of at least EUR 40 billion. In addition, the aid package announced the sending to Ukraine additional Patriot batteries, and in addition to F-16 aircraft from Denmark and the Netherlands besides fighters from Norway. The then Secretary General of the Jens Stoltenberg Alliance announced that new air defence systems will be located in Poland, and fresh combat groups will operate on the east flank, a full of over 500,000 soldiers in advanced combat readiness. Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and the defence ministers of 12 another NATO states signed a memorandum dedicated to the alleged drone coalition.
20 years of Operations Command
– You have repeatedly confirmed your competence and commitment. Thanks to your effectiveness, trust in our army and a sense of safety increase. You are professionals – said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at Piłsudski Square in Warsaw during an appeal on the occasion of 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Operations Command of Types of Armed Forces. General Maciej Klisz, who headed him, stressed that during the past 2 decades the command had accomplished many crucial tasks for the armed forces, including missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, Operations Command heads 10 military contingents carrying out tasks outside the country.
End of boy duty.
Polish peculiar Forces Soldiers They're off work at the NATO consequence Force.. For the first time, they were entitled to command peculiar operations of the Alliance in a full-scale conflict (the alleged Major Joint Operation). On the basis of the Kraków peculiar Forces Component Command, the peculiar Operation Component Command (SOCC) was formed. In addition to him, task force teams composed of soldiers of Polish peculiar troops remained in readiness.
Billions for modernisation
Ministry of Defence signed with the American government Foreign Military Financing debt agreement. 2 billion dollars is to be allocated to method modernization of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland, and specifically to acquisition weapons and military equipment of American production. The money will be utilized to pay for the second phase of the “Wisła” programme: to get further anti-aircraft batteries and rocket Patriot systems along with the IBCS command system.
International Test
Stabilising the situation in the region affected by interior conflict – specified a task was given staff from Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine during “Three Swords”. global exercises were the main test in the three-year training cycle of the Lithuanian-Polish Ukrainian Brigade. The function of Higher Control (HICON) was played by the LITPOLUKRBRIG staff. “This is our most crucial exercises in the three-year training cycle, so not only the staff capabilities were checked, but besides his cooperation with affiliated units”, said Colonel Piotr Lisowski, commander of the Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Brigade.
Disaster M-346
At the airport in Gdynia-Babich Dłachy reached air accidents. During the training flight, the aircraft M-346 Bielik piloted by Major Pil. Robert Jeł, deputy squadron commander and air teacher at the 41st School Aviation Base in Dęblin, hit the airfield plate and went on fire. The pilot died instantly. In place of the event, the Air Accident Investigation Commission, the D.A. and the Military Police took the lead. All flights in Bieliki have been halted. It was resumed more than a period after the crash..
August
“Safe Podlasie” and “East Light”
On the Polish-Belarusian border she moved Operation Safe Podlasiewhich replaced the erstwhile operations ‘Griff’ and ‘Rengaw’. It aims to coordinate military activities at the border, support the Border Guard, keep protective capabilities and safe the forces active in the construction of infrastructure Tarcza East project. About 17,000 soldiers were assigned to the operation, of which nearly 5,000 participate in border activities all day. As part of the operation, soldiers will service in semi-annual rotations. The 18th Mechanized Division was the first shift. The operation is expected to last until 2028, i.e. until the capacity is reached by the created Border Protection Component. It is intended to take over work for the “I Tarzam East” and safety at the border. At the beginning of August she besides moved Operation east LighthouseThe aim is to monitor Polish airspace, identify threats and neutralise them if necessary.
Patriot launchers.
Huta Stalowa Wola signed a contract with Raytheon for the production of 48 M903 launchers, which are part of the Patriot system. In the United States, launchers will be integrated with Anti-aircraft and rocket Patriot system and transferred to Poland from 2027 to 2029. The contract value is $1.23 billion. “This contract is 1 of the fundamental to the improvement of the Polish arms industry. 50% of the arms spending should be located in companies that operate in the territory of the Republic of Poland – noted Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
Apache Agreement Signed
Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish signed Contract for the supply of 96 AH-64 E impact helicopters. In addition to helicopters, Poland will besides receive training packages and a supply of ammunition and spare parts. The contract value is $10 billion. At the turn of 2024 and 2025, the Polish Army will receive 8 AH-64 D in leasing from the American Army. fresh machines are expected to scope Poland from 2028 to 2032. The Apache contract is accompanied by worth about PLN 1 billion offset contracts, which includes investments in Aviation Plants No. 1 in Łódź. They are designed to be able, for example, to carry out inspections and repair of selected AH-64 E components.
Polish Army Festival
During the celebration of the Polish Army President Andrzej Duda thanked the soldiers, who defender the Polish border, and celebrated a minute of silence in the service of 1 of them. “I thank all my fellow Americans who came here present and who, with their presence, bear witness to the support and love of the Polish soldier, to his devotion and service,” said the President. They besides participated in the celebrations Donald Tuskthe president of the Council of Ministers, and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish. Traditionally held in Warsaw military defilade. On the eve of the celebration President Duda appointed 19 officers of the Polish Army to general rank. For six officers it was another general nomination, while 13 received the first general star.
Lobster-K on Mazury
1 The Mazury Artillery Brigade received the first lobster-K launchers, i.e. a colonized version of the South Korean Chunmoo rocket artillery system. The launchers were placed on the chassis of Jelcza 8x8 and equipped, among others, with a Polish automated fire control kit Topaz. Currently, the unit from Węgorzewa has 24 lobsters-K. In November under the supervision of specialists from the Korean concern Hanwha Aerospace, maker Chunmoo, soldiers from Mazur trained in Oleck their service. In December, the lobsters belonging to the 3rd Division of the 18th Artillery Brigade in Nowa Dęba took place the first combat shootings on the ground in Ustka.
September
The military in the fight against the flood
Record rainfall in south-western Poland caused the water level in many rivers to exceed the alarm states, which caused the request to evacuate a large number of inhabitants. Soldiers were besides assigned to fight floods. At first, their tasks were to strengthening flood shafts and evacuation of the population. all day, more and more troops were active in the action, coordinated by local authorities and the State Fire Department. It was increasing. also the scope of the aid. At the end of September, the action was already 20,000 soldiers involved.
Operation Fenix
On 23 September, in the flood-stricken areas, she moved military operation Feniks, whose aim is, inter alia, to support public administration in the reconstruction of infrastructure (roads, bridges, railways and power lines) and to temporarily strengthen flood infrastructure. Her commander has become Brig-Gen Krzysztof Stańczyk, Commander of the Territorial Defence Forces. Military specialists prepared a peculiar the “Feniks” app, which improves the transmission of requests from public administrations for the usage of forces and resources of the Polish Army to mitigate the effects of floods. Initially, the operation was planned to proceed until the end of 2024, but in the first decade of December Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamish reported that will last until at least April 2025.
Head of American Diplomacy in Warsaw
– We are determined to win this war – declared the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a visit to Poland. Among another things, he met with president Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tuski. The day before, Blinken visited Kiev, where he announced another support package for Ukraine. The U.S. is expected to give her $600 million for humanitarian aid and energy infrastructure reconstruction.
"Pułaski" on Northern Coasts
In this year's edition of the exercise "Northern Coasts 2024", organized by the German Navy, took part ships, aircraft and helicopters from 9 countries. In total, more than 700 sailors were active in the project. The Polish frigate of the ORP “Gen. K. Pulaski” took the lead in the task force, which besides included the Lithuanian patrolman “Dzukas” and the German logistics unit FGS “Rhein”. In 1 of the episodes, the Polish unit sought a missing submarine. It was supported by 2 patrol-opportunity aircraft: P-8 Poseidon from the USA and Atlantic from Germany, as well as the SH-2G.1 helicopter.
Awarded for medals
President Andrzej Duda awarded Polish athleteswho won the Olympic medals at the Paris Olympics. Among the winners were 7 soldiers, representatives of the Central Military Sports Team. For outstanding sporting achievements and merit in activities for the improvement and dissemination of sport, as well as the promotion of Poland on the global phase were awarded among others: ed. – the Commander's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, S. W. spec. Aleksandra Mirosław – the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Wide. Julia Sheremeta – The Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Revival. Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz for representing Poland and the Polish Army promised military medalists promotions. The condition was to complete the applicable courses.
Exhibition in Kielce
In Kielce it was held XXXII global Defence manufacture Exhibition. This year 769 exhibitors from 34 countries came to this largest arms fair in Central Europe. The fair accompanied "Polish Armed Forces Exhibition"and many technological conferences, seminars and symposia. During MSPO several equipment supply contracts have been signed with a full value of almost PLN 2 billion. The organization ended. presenting fair honors and Defenders.
