Russian military helicopter violates Polish airspace, fighter jets scrambled The Mi-8 helicopter entered Braniewo, close to the Kaliningrad exclave. It remained in Polish airspace for about 42 seconds. Euronews · Sep 23
Poland to get four Airbus refuelling aircraft by 2030 Poland and Spain plan to jointly buy at least seven Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft for air refuelling and strategic transport, with four due in Poland by 2030 under the SAFE programme. Euronews · Aug 26
‘No MiGs for Ukraine’: Polish defence minister claims Kyiv backed out of deal with Warsaw As relations between Ukraine and Poland remain at their worst state in years, the Polish defence minister claimed that Kyiv backed out of the two countries' "MiGs in exchange for drones" deal and threatened to veto Ukraine’s EU accession. Euronews · Jun 30
US is interested in a Polish offer for a permanent US military base, Polish official says Poland's deputy defense minister says the U.S. is interested in establishing a permanent military base in Poland The Independent UK · Jun 17
'Hussarz' roar over Poland as first F-35s officially enter service Residents of several Polish cities heard the roar of F-35 fighter engines as the first three jets delivered to Poland staged a ceremonial flypast over Gdańsk, Warsaw, Kraków and Łódź. Euronews · Jun 12
Polish and Ukrainian officials meet in Warsaw as tensions mount over 'UPA' military unit naming row The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is believed by Ukrainians to be a key pillar behind their independence, while Warsaw accuses it of carrying out "genocide" against Poles between 1943-45. Euronews · Jun 6
Trump to send additional 5,000 troops to Poland in apparent U-turn The United States on Thursday announced it will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, boosting its military presence there as Washington reviews deployments elsewhere in Europe. Radio France Internationale · May 22
Trump pledges an additional 5,000 troops for Poland in apparent u-turn The US president’s announcement comes a day before Nato foreign ministers are due to meet, with Marco Rubio criticising the alliance’s failure to help with Iran The Guardian - AU · May 22
Poland’s PM Tusk defies president’s veto over €43.7 billion EU defence loan A power struggle erupted in Poland as Premier Donald Tusk insisted Friday he would access €43.7 billion in EU defence funds, defying President Karol Nawrocki’s veto over what he said was a decision going against Poland's sovereignty. Euronews · Mar 13
E5 defence ministers in Krakow say 'Europe has woken up' European defence ministers of the E5 meet in Krakow, vow stronger support for Ukraine, joint drone production and greater readiness ahead of the Ankara NATO summit. Euronews · Feb 20
UK joins European powers to build cheap drone defences inspired by Ukraine The allies are pledging a speedy process to build the weapons together, The Independent UK · Feb 20
Poland invests €2.3 billion in Swedish submarines to modernise navy Poland is strengthening its presence in the Baltic Sea by investing in modern submarines. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Lieutenant General Jaroslaw Gromadzinski stressed the importance of this decision for the security of the region and Europe. Euronews · Dec 4, 2025
Two Ukrainian men believed to be working with Russia identified as suspects in Polish rail sabotage attacks – as it happened Donald Tusk warns Polish parliament of an ‘escalation’ of Russian intelligence activities ‘across the whole of Europe’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Poland is launching a new military training programme. How will citizens respond to it? Poland is betting on strengthening defence preparedness. At the same time, surveys show differing attitudes among Poles towards involvement in defence. Euronews · Nov 6, 2025
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 NATO secretary general announces Eastern Sentry initiative for the alliance's eastern flank NATO allies expressed full solidarity with Poland after drone violations of airspace. The so-called Eastern Sentry initiative will strengthen the eastern flank.
Euronews · Aug 10, 2025 Karol Nawrocki's first trip as Poland's President will be to the US for talks with Trump US President Donald Trump has officially invited President Karol Nawrocki to the White House. This will be Nawrocki's second meeting with Trump, as the two previously met during the Polish presidential campaign in May.
Euronews · Aug 2, 2025 By 2030, Poland will have more tanks than the UK, Germany, France and Italy combined Germany, Italy, the UK and France have a combined total of 950 tanks. Only two NATO member states - Greece and Turkey - will have more tanks than Poland once its latest deal with South Korea is completed.
Euronews · May 30, 2025 Warsaw and Washington: A gamechanging relationship in Sunday's presidential runoff? Both of the candidates in Sunday's runoff have said they will seek the best possible relationship with the Trump administration while in office, particularly in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
International Business Times · Feb 14, 2025 Hegseth Warns Europe They Can't Assume US Military Presence 'Will Last Forever' The defense secretary urged NATO allies to bear more of the cost for providing for their own security.
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024 NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract as it makes plans to boost arms production NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024 Polish leaders seek clarity on detention of troops who fired warning shots under migrant pressure Polish government officials have demanded explanations after it emerged that three soldiers were handcuffed and detained by Polish military police in March for having fired warning shots when faced with an advancing group of migrants on the border with Belarus
The Independent UK · May 27, 2024 Poland rolls out plans for fortifications along its border with Russia and Belarus Defense officials in NATO member Poland have presented a plan to strengthen surveillance and defense along its eastern border with Russia and Russian ally Belarus
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv pulls back Abrams tanks due to drone raids and losses, says US Pentagon says it will help Ukrainians to adopt tactics that use M1A1 tanks more effectively. What we know on day 793
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024 Poland and Lithuania pledge to help Kyiv repatriate Ukrainians subject to military draft Strong rhetoric is boost for Ukraine reinforcement drive but it is not clear by which mechanism émigrés could be sent back
The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian drones shot down over occupied Crimea, Russia says; Moscow using North Korean missiles, US says – as it happened Air raid sirens sounds in Sevastopol and traffic halted on key bridge; breach of UN sanctions on Kim regime will be taken to security council