Kaczyński says Poland's defence programme has stalled, calls for broader societal readiness
Jarosław Kaczyński warned that Poland's defence readiness programme has been halted and emphasized that security must involve the whole society, not just the army.
During his address at the Army Congress in Stalowa Wola, Jarosław Kaczyński highlighted that the concept of defence readiness is far broader than the operations of the Polish Armed Forces. He stressed that a nation's security depends on its capacity to deter potential aggressors and to conduct a credible defence in wartime, and that only those who can defend themselves can rely on allies. Kaczyński criticized one outlet state of Poland's defence programme, saying it was started earlier but is now being implemented only in fragments and has been effectively stopped.
He pointed out the absence of a clear, integrated defence strategy and warned that isolated purchases or actions are insufficient without a unified plan. The leader also recalled that earlier defence plans were developed in consultation with the General Staff, focusing on required equipment and troop numbers to protect Poland's borders.
