Poland marks Armed Forces Day with military parades and naval showcases

Poland marked Polish Armed Forces Day on 15 August to commemorate the 1920 Battle of Warsaw, staging major ceremonies across the country led by senior state officials.

In Warsaw, large crowds gathered along the Wisłostrada for an extensive military parade featuring active personnel, armored vehicles, and aviation units. Simultaneously, the Polish Navy staged naval formations in the Baltic Sea off Gdynia. Prime Minister Donald Tusk attended the maritime events and inspected construction of the new frigate Wicher at the PGZ Naval Shipyard under the Miecznik modernization program.

Addressing attendees in Gdynia, Tusk stressed that preventing conflict requires a well-prepared and sovereign military. He highlighted four core pillars of national security: fortified borders, robust international alliances, comprehensive defense spending, and a growing economy.

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