Poland marks Armed Forces Day with Warsaw parade and naval displays

Poland celebrated Polish Armed Forces Day on 15 August with nationwide observances, including a major military parade in Warsaw and a naval display in Gdynia, honoring the 1920 Battle of Warsaw. The Warsaw event showcased military personnel, armored vehicles, and aircraft, while Polish Navy vessels formed a formation in the Baltic Sea.

Speaking in Gdynia, Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterated Poland's strategic defense priorities, emphasizing that avoiding conflict requires national strength, sovereignty, and independence. Tusk highlighted four security pillars: secure borders, strong international alliances, increased military investments, and a resilient economy. During a visit to the PGZ Naval Shipyard, where the frigate Wicher is being built under the Miecznik program, Tusk pledged that Poland would become a "maritime power."

Military commanders confirmed full readiness following dress rehearsals along Warsaw's Wisłostrada.

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