Poland has chosen the Swedish company Saab to supply three A26 submarines under the "Orka" program, worth 2. 3 billion euros. The first vessel is expected in 2030, which will strengthen the country's security in the Baltic Sea.
Poland will receive 44 billion euros from SAFE funds to strengthen its army, drone systems, and security infrastructure on the EU's eastern border. The funding will also go towards space initiatives, AI-powered defense technologies, and the SAFE Baltic program.
Romania will receive the American Merops drone defense system to deter Russian airspace violations. The system is almost ready for deployment, confirmed the commander of the US Army in Europe and Africa.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated the need for NATO to accelerate its work on strengthening the defense of the eastern flank against Russian drones. This came after Romania scrambled fighter jets twice due to the detection of drone incursions into its airspace on November 25.
Poland is activating Operation "Horizon" involving 10,000 troops to protect the country's critical infrastructure. This decision was made after recent railway explosions and acts of sabotage.
The Polish Ministry of National Defense is launching a pilot voluntary defense training program "wGotowości" on November 22. It will last five weeks and will cover approximately 400,000 citizens, including children and the elderly.
Poland deployed its air force to protect its airspace. The country's Minister of Defense announced the interception of a Russian reconnaissance aircraft.
Poland plans to change its legislation to allow its military to act independently against Russian drones over Ukraine, removing bureaucratic restrictions from 2022. A Ministry of Defense bill, submitted in June, would allow drones to be shot down without NATO and EU approval.
Poland is creating a center for implementing Ukrainian combat experience, as announced by Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. This will allow the impressive development of Ukraine's drone industry and its implementation in the army at the Alliance level to be utilized.
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz called on NATO to react decisively to Russian provocations, particularly in the Baltic Sea. This followed an incident where three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace.
25 foreign companies, including defense production giants, are localizing production in Ukraine. The government offers various cooperation models and is creating Defence City to minimize investor risks.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Polish Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz signed a memorandum on the creation of a joint operational group on unmanned aerial systems. This group will become a platform for coordinating and developing joint initiatives, integrating the latest protection technologies, and initiating new projects.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to discuss cooperation, particularly in drone operation training and the development of joint industry initiatives. He also visited the Polish military cemetery in Bykivnia and met with Ukrainian ministers.
Starting September 18, 2025, Polish TV channel TVP Info will broadcast the program "Safe Poland - Ask the Experts," where specialists will answer questions about actions during emergencies.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz arrived in Kyiv as part of a delegation. He will discuss military cooperation and further support for Ukraine.
Large-scale armored and air force exercises "Iron Gate" are taking place at the military training ground in Orzysz, Poland. NATO servicemen and equipment, including Abrams tanks and F-35 fighters, are participating in them.
NATO launches Operation "Eastern Sentinel" to strengthen its eastern flank after Russian drones violated Polish airspace. The US has assured Poland of its full support.
The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Sweden will provide military support to Poland to strengthen its air defense. This is a response to the invasion of Russian drones.
Poland will invest in joint projects with Ukraine for the development of anti-drone technologies and the modernization of air defense systems. This decision was made after an incident involving Russian drones that violated Polish airspace.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the invasion of Polish airspace by Russian drones was a deliberate provocation by the Kremlin. He emphasized the need for a significant improvement in NATO's air defense.
Poland receives military aid from allies after overnight Russian drone attacks. Sweden urgently dispatches air defense systems and aircraft, while the Netherlands supplies multi-layered defense systems and military personnel.
General Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy, was en route to Poland when the Russian drone attack began. He will continue his trip, with Ukraine as the final destination.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz held talks with defense ministers of allied countries, including Ukraine. They assured support for Poland's decisive actions after the Russian drone attack.
Two German Patriot air defense systems, deployed in Poland, helped detect Russian drones over Polish territory. More than a dozen drones violated Polish airspace on the night of September 10.
Commemorations for the anniversary of the start of World War II took place in Gdańsk. Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated the necessity of reparations from Germany for historical justice and security.
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Radom, Poland, during preparations for the Radom 2025 airshow, killing the pilot. The Deputy Prime Minister is heading to the crash site.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Poland must react to the fall of a Russian drone on its territory. The object that fell near Osinów was a Russian drone, likely having flown from Belarus.
Poland and Norway are completing the construction of a military training camp for Ukrainian and Polish troops. The first course starts on September 1.
The drone that fell in Poland has been preliminarily identified as a Russian drone, which, according to the investigation, could have flown from Belarus. Poland has protested to Russia over the violation of its airspace.
Poland's Minister of Defense stated that the country will not send its military to Ukraine. This does not prevent it from participating in the "Coalition of the Willing," defending NATO's eastern flank.
