Poland Will Soon Have Europe’s Largest Army, Tusk Pledges

Prime Minister Donald Tusk pledged that Poland will soon have Europe’s largest army, tying the goal to major defense buildup efforts. He said Poland is accelerating military modernization and expanding personnel to meet long-term security needs, especially given the threat environment on NATO’s eastern flank. Tusk’s remarks framed the move as both deterrence and preparation, supported by increased funding and plans to scale procurement and industrial capacity. The pledge emphasizes that Poland aims to be among NATO’s most heavily armed states in coming years.