Military

In 2024, the Polish Army plans to summon a record number of 230,000 individuals for assessment of their fitness for military service. This represents a significant increase compared to previous years, highlighting the importance that the Polish armed forces attach to expanding their reserve force. Increase in the number of summonses In 2024, the number of summonses for military service assessment is expected to increase by over 30% compared to the previous year. This is the largest annual growth in the number of summonses since the end of mandatory military service in Poland in 2008. Who will be summoned? The summonses will be directed towards men and women aged between 18 and 35. The Polish Army stresses that the process of assessing fitness for military service does not equa...

Americans are increasingly investing in military bases in Poland, contributing to the strengthening of NATO's eastern flank. Currently, there are about 5,000 American soldiers stationed in our country, with about 300 of them permanently stationed here. New base for the US Army in Poland One of the new points on the map will be the complex in Powidz. The main purpose of the facility will be the storage of ammunition and equipment for the US Army in the event of an open armed conflict. The site will also include workshops available to the US armored brigade. The location near the military airport and access to the highway and railway is not accidental. The point can be used to equip units arriving by air. This reduces the need for a larger number of units stationed in this area. What will th...

The difficult situation across the eastern border and the lack of widespread information regarding the location of shelters have become the driving force for the government to create the "Shelters" application.   Temporary refuge places vs. shelters - the main difference The name may be somewhat misleading in a technical context. Most of the indicated places will primarily meet the conditions qualifying them as temporary refuge places (TRP). By definition, shelters, in addition to providing protection against possible direct actions of conventional weapons, should be insulated from external factors such as radiation or chemical weapons. This means that, for example, they should have their own air filtration system inside the facility. The purpose of temporary refuge places is primari...