Poland invests €2B in defense

Warsaw continues preparations for deploying defensive systems near the border with Belarus. According to The Guardian, Polish authorities have invested about 2 billion euros over the past two years in an anti-drone system. Deputy Defense Minister Andrei Torma stated that the system will include machine gun mounts, missile launchers, and electronic warfare equipment. The equipment will be stationed along the border with Belarus, which experts believe indicates not only military defense but also regional militarization.

Funding for the project is planned through a European Union loan and the national budget. The publication notes that part of the weaponry will be activated in case of a military conflict. In Minsk, at the VII All-Belarusian People's Assembly, the socio-economic development program for Belarus for 2026–2030 was discussed, emphasizing the country's peaceful and constructive path.

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The project is funded by the EU and Poland's budget, highlighting the strategic importance of border protection.