Polish defense analysts urge institutional reform alongside rising military spending

Polish military experts and analysts are calling for comprehensive structural reforms to match the country's rising defense spending, which is projected to reach 200.1 billion zlotys—or 4.81 percent of GDP—by 2026.

While major procurement programs bring F-35 fighter jets, Abrams tanks, and HIMARS artillery into service, think tanks including Rozwój Plus and the Defence Institute stress that hardware alone is insufficient to deter potential Russian aggression. Experts emphasize that Poland must overhaul its defense procurement framework, reform command structures, and address personnel shortages. The focus, analysts argue, must shift toward rapid mobilization capacity, sustained combat readiness, and efficient institutional management to ensure the armed forces are built for warfighting rather than mere expansion.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info