Poland celebrates Armed Forces Day with Warsaw parade and naval displays
Poland marked Armed Forces Day with a major military parade in Warsaw and naval displays in Gdynia, as leaders emphasized defense modernization.
Poland commemorated Armed Forces Day with nationwide celebrations marking the 1920 Battle of Warsaw victory, highlighted by a major military parade in Warsaw and naval displays in Gdynia. State officials and military leaders gathered for the events, which showcased ground troops, heavy military equipment, aerial flypasts, and Polish Navy vessels.
Speaking during the naval parade in Gdynia, Prime Minister Donald Tusk outlined key pillars of Polish national security, asserting that "war will only be avoided by those who are strong, well-prepared, independent, and sovereign." Tusk also inspected progress on the frigate Wicher at the PGZ Naval Shipyard under the Miecznik modernization initiative, promising to strengthen the country's maritime defense capabilities. Defense officials affirmed the full readiness of the armed forces following extensive preparations for the historic events.
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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