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Poland Boosts Defense Spending to Fortify Eastern Borders

12/27/2025

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Poland aims to finish anti-drone fortifications along its eastern borders within two years after a Russian drone incursion in 2023.
Deputy Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced the project will exceed €2 billion and will combine new air defense systems with existing ones.
Poland is also strengthening its borders with Belarus and Kaliningrad by creating logistics hubs for quick defense equipment deployment.
Tomczyk highlighted the necessity of raising defense spending, currently at 4.7% of GDP, to address potential Russian threats.

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Poland aims to finish anti-drone fortifications along its eastern borders within two years after a Russian drone incursion in 2023.
Deputy Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced the project will exceed €2 billion and will combine new air defense systems with existing ones.
Poland is also strengthening its borders with Belarus and Kaliningrad by creating logistics hubs for quick defense equipment deployment.
Tomczyk highlighted the necessity of raising defense spending, currently at 4.7% of GDP, to address potential Russian threats.