Poland marks Armed Forces Day with major military parade and naval display
Poland celebrated Armed Forces Day with military parades in Warsaw and Gdynia as Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized national defense and deterrence.
Poland marked Armed Forces Day with nationwide commemorations celebrating the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, featuring a military parade in Warsaw and naval events in Gdynia.
Speaking in Gdynia, Prime Minister Donald Tusk stressed deterrence, asserting that "war will only be avoided by those who are strong, well-prepared, independent, and sovereign." Tusk reiterated key national security priorities, including secure borders, strong alliances, defense spending, and economic growth. He also visited the PGZ Naval Shipyard to inspect the construction of the frigate Wicher under the Miecznik naval modernization program.
Military leadership, including Chief of General Staff Gen. Wiesław Kukuła, declared troops fully prepared 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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