Polish defense experts urge institutional overhauls as military budget expands

Polish defense analysts and media continue to debate the structural needs of the nation's armed forces as military spending reaches historic highs. While Poland plans to allocate 4.81 percent of its GDP to defense by 2026, commentators and research groups emphasize that increased procurement alone cannot guarantee effective deterrence against Russia.

Proposals from think tanks including Rozwój Plus and the Defence Institute stress the necessity of reforming procurement mechanisms, command structures, and mobilization protocols. Analysts argue that without institutional modernization, extensive acquisitions of hardware—such as fighter jets, tanks, and artillery—will not yield complete operational readiness. Ensuring the military can absorb new technology and withstand potential conflict requires upgrading administrative and logistics frameworks alongside physical equipment.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info