Poland marks Armed Forces Day with major military and naval parades

Poland marked Polish Armed Forces Day on 15 August, commemorating the 1920 Battle of Warsaw with nationwide military ceremonies highlighted by a major parade in Warsaw and a naval review in Gdynia.

In the capital, troops, ground combat vehicles, and aircraft took part in one of the largest military parades in modern Polish history. Meanwhile, in Gdynia, Prime Minister Donald Tusk attended naval demonstrations and visited the PGZ Naval Shipyard, underscoring ongoing vessel construction under the Miecznik frigate program. In his address, Tusk outlined four core pillars of national security—secure borders, firm alliances, military investments, and a strong economy—arguing that effective deterrence is essential to maintaining peace.

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