Polish defense experts call for structural reforms to match rising military budget

Polish defense analysts and think tanks are calling for systemic institutional reforms as national military expenditure is set to rise from 2.2 percent of gross domestic product in 2022 to 4.81 percent by 2026. Despite major acquisitions—including F-35 fighter jets, HIMARS launchers, and Abrams tanks—experts argue that high financial outlays alone cannot guarantee effective deterrence against potential aggression.

Proposals from organizations such as the Defence Institute and the Rozwój Plus initiative emphasize transforming the armed forces into a war-ready force designed for high-intensity conflict and rapid mobilization. Key priorities include overhauling command structures, resolving personnel deficits, and reforming the procurement system to convert record spending into long-term combat readiness and domestic industrial capability.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info