NATO member Poland, bordering conflict-torn Ukraine, has earmarked a whopping EUR 33.6 B in spending to modernise its armed forces.
The plans will bring Poland in line with NATO’s recommended defense spending target of 2% of gross domestic product, AFP said on Monday.
The planned overhaul over a decade calls for the purchase of new military hardware including anti-aircraft systems, an anti-missile system as well as combat drones, armored personnel carriers and submarines.
Poland’s shopping list also includes helicopters and cruise missiles for submarines and drones.
According to Polish officials, “the risk of the conflict in eastern Ukraine heating up remains” even though a …read more
Source: Novinite
