Poland celebrates Armed Forces Day as Tusk outlines defense strategy
Poland marked Armed Forces Day with military parades in Warsaw and Gdynia, while Prime Minister Donald Tusk outlined a four-pillar national security strategy.
Poland marked Armed Forces Day with nationwide events commemorating the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, featuring a military parade in the capital and naval demonstrations off Gdynia.
Speaking at the Gdynia naval display, Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed deterrence as central to avoiding conflict. He outlined four main security priorities: secure borders, strong international alliances, increased military investment, and economic growth. Tusk also visited the PGZ Naval Shipyard to inspect progress on the frigate Wicher, constructed under the Miecznik defense program to strengthen Baltic maritime capabilities.
Military officials confirmed full operational readiness for the celebrations following final rehearsals along Warsaw's Wisłostrada highway.
Sources: Defence24, Money, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info
Sources
- Portal obronny — Największa defilada w historii Polski. Jakie niespodzianki czekają na widzów w Święto Wojska Polskiego?
- Money — Tusk wskazuje cel. "Będziemy morską potęgą"
- Defence24 — Premier Tusk: chcemy uniknąć wojny
- Rzeczpospolita — Trwa defilada wojskowa w Warszawie. Nawrocki: Duch tego narodu zna cenę wolności i wojen
- TVP info — Premier z kolejnym apelem. „Budujemy siłę. Cały świat to docenia”
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