Poland celebrates Armed Forces Day with military parades and modernization push

Poland marked Armed Forces Day with nationwide celebrations commemorating the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, featuring major military parades in the capital and naval displays along the Baltic coast. In Warsaw, armed forces conducted troop marches, aerial flypasts, and equipment demonstrations following final readiness rehearsals led by military leadership.

Concurrently in Gdynia, Prime Minister Donald Tusk attended naval demonstrations and inspected progress on the frigate Wicher at the PGZ Naval Shipyard, a key component of the Miecznik modernization program. Tusk outlined four essential pillars for Polish national security: secure borders, robust international alliances, sustained defense spending, and a growing economy. Emphasizing deterrence, Tusk stated that "war will only be avoided by those who are strong, well-prepared, independent, and sovereign."

Sources: Defence24, Money, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info