Poland ensuring its security

Poland Plans Military Expansion and Mandatory Training for All Men

In a major policy shift, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has unveiled plans for the extensive military expansion of the country's armed forces.

According to the Daily Caller, amid heightened regional tensions, particularly because of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Tusk announced mandatory military training for all adult men and an initiative toward acquiring nuclear capabilities.

On March 7, 2025, during a session at the Sejm, Poland's parliament, Donald Tusk declared the government's intention to dramatically increase the military force to 500,000 members, including reservists, a substantial rise from the current strength of 200,000.

Donald Tusk articulated the critical link between Europe's security and Ukraine's sovereignty, stressing the geopolitical ramifications of any weakening in Ukraine's stand against Russia. This perspective is central to Poland’s strategic defense planning.

This strategic enlargement of the military aims to ensure that Poland can maintain sovereignty and security in a region fraught with conflict and uncertainty.

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Smart move by Poland. President Trump has repeatedly told NATO members to increase their defense budgets. Poland, which shares borders with the war-torn Ukraine, is the number one NATO defense spender, putting in 4.12 percent, according to NATO’s estimates. Spain is at the bottom of the list, at 1.28 percent.