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Instead of a retreat to more advantageous alignments, the Polish army will try to fight for each settlement.

Russia's large-scale unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has changed the security situation in the world and in Europe.
Although not formally found in the strategic documents on security and defense, the direction in which Polish decision-makers are looking is clear - Warsaw has changed its operational plan for the country's defense in the event of an invasion from the east.
Now, the Polish army plans to maintain its defense positions on the border with Russia and Belarus, and not inside the country, as previously assumed.
This was stated by the Polish Minister of Defense, Mariusz Blaszczak , in an interview with I.pl.

"We no longer defend the Vistula"​


In order to implement the new Polish defense strategy, another Mechanized Division will be created to cover the area between two other divisions now defending Poland from the east, i.e. the 16th and 18th Divisions .
"We renounce the doctrine that has been in force for many years. At that time, it was assumed that the defense of Poland would start only on the Vistula line and that we would hand over the eastern part of the country without a fight," said the defense minister.
According to Blaszczak, the experience of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, especially the Bucea massacre, forced the Poles to abandon the old doctrine. The Polish authorities intend to prevent the recurrence of similar tragedies on their territory.
"We undertake a fight for every piece of Poland. Therefore, we must be strong and very strong especially in the east of our country, because here is the main line of our security and independence," the minister said.

The massacre in Bucea​


In the first days of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops managed to capture the northern suburbs of Kiev, including the city of Bucea. After a month of heavy fighting, the occupiers had to retreat.
In the liberated territories, a picture of large-scale war crimes committed by the occupiers against the civilian population was revealed. At least 400 civilians were killed by the Russians. Numerous evidences of war crimes and even genocide by the Russian Army have been discovered: shooting, torture, rape and looting of the civilian population.

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On January 26, 2023, the South Korean company Hanwha Defense informed on its Hanwha Aerospace Land Systems Business Group profile on the LinkedIn social networking site about the preparation of the transport of another 24 self-propelled howitzers K9A1 Thunder cal. 155 mm for Poland. The first 24 guns were delivered to the port of Gdynia on December 6 last year.
The third batch of 12 K9 self-propelled howitzers has been shipped from South Korea to Poland, completing the delivery of 48 K9 self-propelled howitzers to the Polish Army as part of the commitment to strengthen the Polish deterrent capability under the signed framework contract in August 2022.
This means that the second batch of guns, also numbering 12 guns, was also prepared for shipment, which was reported by the local media on January 22. The materials show that another batch of K2 tanks has also been prepared.
 
Poland has ordered an additional batch of Javelin missiles from the US.

The $103.5-million purchase follows the receipt of a previous order worth $54.5 million in October.

The latest purchase comprises 50 launchers, and 500 missiles, with additional logistics and training packages, according to MILMAG. The deliveries are expected to be complete by 2026.
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Future Abrams crews being trained:
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Includes a cameo by a female gunner.
 
February 7th U.S. DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) informed about the consent of the US State Department for the potential sale to Poland of 486 M142 HIMARS launchers with a stock of over 9,000. pieces of guided rocket ammunition.
According to the published information, the Polish government applied for: 18 M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) multiple rocket launchers; 468 HIMARS Launcher Loader Modules, intended for integration with the Polish Jelcz 6×6 chassis (as shown in the graphic);
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45 MGM-140 ATacMS long-range ballistic missiles in the export version M57 Unitary with a 221-kg WDU-18/B high-explosive warhead and proximity and impact fuzes, with a range of 70 to 300 km; 461 packages of M30A1 Alternative Warhead GMLRS-AW guided missiles (each package of 6 missiles - 2,766 missiles in total) with an 89-kg low-explosive warhead containing 160,000 fragmented fragments, with a range of 15 to 84 km; 521 packs of M31A2 Unitary GMLRS-U guided missiles (3,126 rounds) with a 91 kg high-explosive warhead, with a range of 15 to 84 km; 532 XM403 Extended Range Alternative Warhead ER GMLRS-AW guided missile packages (3,192 missiles) with a range of up to 150 km; an unspecified number of M28A2 LCRRPRP (Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket Pods) training rounds with a range of 7.5 to 14.3 km. Plus auxiliary equipment, communications equipment, spare and repair parts, test kits, batteries, portable computers, technical publications and documentation, personnel training and equipment, systems integration support, Quality Assurance Teams and Field Technical Assistance Team, engineering and logistics personnel services US government and contractor (Lockheed Martin), training, sensors and other related logistical and software support.
 
On February 12, 2023, MALE-class (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles reached readiness to carry out tasks in the field of acquiring reconnaissance data for the needs of the Polish Armed Forces.

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On February 22, 2023, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported that the first group of Polish Air Force pilots began training for a new type of aircraft, i.e. the KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle, 12 of which were ordered by the Ministry of National Defense on September 16 last year.
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Press reports were confirmed in social media by the Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak: "The first 12 FA-50 family aircraft will be delivered to Poland later this year. Pilot training is underway in South Korea."

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On February 24, 2023, the Ministry of National Defense has ordered another batch of nearly 88,000. another 5.56-mm MSBS Grot C16 FB-A2 carbines and new 7.62-mm MSBS Grot-7.62N designated marksman rifles.

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Poles Announce Acquisition of Domestic IFV "Badger"

Production begins in late 2023 if all goes as planned, and may ramp up to 100 vehicles a year. A heavy version to operate within units equipped with M1 Abrams may be developed over the next few years as suitable off-the-shelf vehicles in the open market are rare as hen's teeth these days.

Congratulation Vlad. You finally motivated the Poles to jettison all the BWPs & T-72s.
 
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March 8 another contract was signed for the supply of composite helmets for the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland.
The subject of the contract, concluded between the Armament Agency and the Protective Equipment Company (PSO) "Maskpol", is the delivery in 2023-2024, under the guaranteed part, of approx. composite helmets type wz. 2005 and HP-05 (FAST).
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The order also includes an option right, under which it is possible to extend deliveries until the end of 2025 and increase their scope by over 63,000. both types of helmets.
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The detailed scope of the guaranteed contract concerns the acquisition of 52 thousand. helmets wz. 2005 in 2023-2024 and approx. 32,000 HP-05 helmets in 2024, while the optional order includes 27,000. helmets wz. 2005, which may be delivered in 2025 and approx. 36 thousand. HP-05 helmets, which can be delivered in 2024-2025.
 
On March 9, 2023, the spokesman for the Armament Agency, Lieutenant Colonel Krzysztof Płatek, announced on social media that the 3rd Warsaw Air Defense Missile Brigade (3rd WBR OP) from Bielice in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship has started the acceptance of PAC-3 MSE (Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile) interceptor missiles Enhancement Segment) for the MIM-104F Patriot PAC-3+ medium-range air and missile defense system battery (Post-Deployment Build 8, PDB 8) with the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) as part of the first phase of the Polish modernization program anti-aircraft defense code-named "Wisła"

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On March 9, 2023, the spokesman for the Armament Agency, Lieutenant Colonel Krzysztof Płatek, announced on social media that the 3rd Warsaw Air Defense Missile Brigade (3rd WBR OP) from Bielice in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship has started the acceptance of PAC-3 MSE (Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile) interceptor missiles Enhancement Segment) for the MIM-104F Patriot PAC-3+ medium-range air and missile defense system battery (Post-Deployment Build 8, PDB 8) with the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) as part of the first phase of the Polish modernization program anti-aircraft defense code-named "Wisła"

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With the U.S and German batteries in place and 2 Polish batteries working up, Poland is heading toward at least a minimal level of air defence for some areas of the country.

I read somewhere there may be a reconsideration of the CAMM project for NAREW with NASAMS now on the table.
 
I read somewhere there may be a reconsideration of the CAMM project for NAREW with NASAMS now on the table.

It's complicated.
The program codenamed "Narew" was divided into "Mała Narew" ("Small Narew") and "Duża Narew" ("Big Narew"). While "Mała Narew" ended with CAMM missiles, the offer with NASAMS missiles is still valid in "Duża Narew", which also makes sense because such missiles are used by neighboring Lithuania and it would be easier to create a unified anti-aircraft "umbrella" with our neighbor.
 
It's complicated.
The program codenamed "Narew" was divided into "Mała Narew" ("Small Narew") and "Duża Narew" ("Big Narew"). While "Mała Narew" ended with CAMM missiles, the offer with NASAMS missiles is still valid in "Duża Narew", which also makes sense because such missiles are used by neighboring Lithuania and it would be easier to create a unified anti-aircraft "umbrella" with our neighbor.
Thank you for the clarification and yes, that does make sense.
 
The US State Department has approved the possible sale to Poland of a batch of 800 AGM-114R2 Hellfire II anti-tank guided missiles, which will be integrated with the AW149 multi-role helicopters.

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The US State Department has approved the possible sale to Poland of a batch of 800 AGM-114R2 Hellfire II anti-tank guided missiles, which will be integrated with the AW149 multi-role helicopters.

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There might be some Hellfire available as the U.S. leans into AGM-179 production so a quicker turnaround maybe?

Crickets chirping regarding the AH-64E request but I may have missed something? Maybe the ask for D models as a bridging solution is complicating matters. Boeing just signed a deal for up to 184 air frames with no mention of the Polish request, but since the sale would probably be a FMS that might not be a relevant issue.

Defense24 mentioned a while back that the procurement would be batched and paired with similar quantities of Blackhawks (Polish production I would guess) but other than that...quiet.

Regardless, this is a major upgrade for Poland as they have lacked this capability for over a decade!
 
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There might be some Hellfire available as the U.S. leans into AGM-179 production so a quicker turnaround maybe?

Crickets chirping regarding the AH-64E request but I may have missed something? Maybe the ask for D models as a bridging solution is complicating matters. Boeing just signed a deal for up to 184 air frames with no mention of the Polish request, but since the sale would probably be a FMS that might not be a relevant issue.

Defense24 mentioned a while back that the procurement would be batched and paired with similar quantities of Blackhawks (Polish production I would guess) but other than that...quiet.

Regardless, this is a major upgrade for Poland as they have lacked this capability for over a decade!
JAGM is the future, Hellfire is rebuilding opportunities now. I don't know anything about Blackhawk purchases, for now Hellfire was supposed to be integrated with helicopters from the "Perkoz" (AW149) and "Kruk" (AH-64) programs.
 
On March 23, 2023, the spokesman for the Armament Agency, Lieutenant Colonel Krzysztof Płatek, announced on social media that the PZL-Świdnik company (Polish part of the Italian Leonardo Helicopters) has started the final assembly of the first two out of 32 AW149 multi-role support helicopters ordered by Poland.
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Delivery is expected in the second half of 2023, and 6 more are expected in 2024.
 

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