Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans for large-scale military training for all adult men, aiming to bolster Poland’s defense capabilities in response to growing regional threats.
Speaking in parliament, Tusk said the government hopes to finalize a training model by the end of 2025 to ensure Poland’s reserve forces are adequate to potential threats. The goal is to expand the Polish army and reservists to 500,000 personnel, up from 200,000.
Women may also undergo training, but Tusk emphasized that war remains “the domain of men.” Poland is already spending 4.7% of its GDP on defense, the highest in NATO, and Tusk supports increasing that to 5%.
The government is also considering withdrawing from treaties banning landmines and cluster munitions and is exploring France’s offer to extend its nuclear umbrella to Europe.
The announcement follows Poland’s $20 billion arms deals with the U.S. and South Korea and growing anxiety over U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of military aid to Ukraine. Some Poles are even investing in bomb shelters amid rising security fears.
Source(s)
- BBC News – MBFC Rating
Discover more from News Facts Network
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
