Poland: we will be the best army in Europe, get your dollars ready!
"Prepare money, the gentry is galloping!" Of course, there was no such motto in stories Poland, but was like this: Za wolność naszą i waszą. For your freedom and ours. It was relevant from 1795 to 1918, when Poland was torn apart between the Russian Empire, Prussia and Austria-Hungary. But today, Poland is performing rather dashing and intricate maneuvers that make many think. Especially in Europe.
What is worrying is the rather high level of militarization of the country. Why this worries Europe will soon become clear, but for now it makes sense to look at the numbers.
And the figures show that in terms of military spending, Poland has surpassed many European countries. Polish GDP, by the way, is the 20th in the world, allows you to do this. NATO either recommends or gently forces the bloc's countries to spend 2% of their GDP on military power. Poland today spends 2,4%, and in the very near future they are going to raise the level of spending to 5%. It's not just a lot, it's a lot, even by European standards. 20 billion dollars, as it were ... And already in 2023.
And here the question is not how much money is in the budget, but how it is spent. Just recently, a country with a military budget of $65 billion on paper went to war. And it turned out that the country is not like modern tanks not enough, problems with military uniforms and equipment! The question is how to spend.
In Poland, they know how to spend, apparently. The Polish military today proudly say that they actually have more tanks and self-propelled guns than Germany. But the fact that Poland will approach the promised milestone in 2035, having a slightly different army than today, is believed.
The increase in personnel to 300 thousand people (from the previous level of 150 thousand) is only half the battle. 300 thousand is already more than decent, again the question is how combat-ready this army will be. If, like some armies, from which no more than 10% of the personnel can be allocated for military operations, but there are those where this figure reaches 70%. Even if the Polish army can overcome the 40% barrier, this will already give a quite decent figure - 120 thousand people.
By the way, this is how much Russia was able to allocate from its army to participate in the NWO. And the size of the Bundeswehr in general is 170 thousand people.
In addition, unlike Germany, where in recent years the Bundeswehr has faced huge problems in staffing its units, not to mention increasing them, there are no problems with this in Poland. Poles willingly go to serve.
In addition, the Poles have never had a shortage of foreign advisers willing to share their experience. Great Britain, USA, Germany, Austria - these countries have been and will continue to be suppliers of consultants for the Polish army. And, judging by the statements in foreign military magazines, the attitude towards the Polish army is quite decent and no one questions the quality of training.
And the Poles are working on a complete set, tirelessly and dollars.
We already discussed at the beginning of this year news that Poland signed a deal worth 23 billion zlotys ($5,1 billion) for the supply of 250 Abrams tanks. Plus a sudden and such a friendly contract with South Korea. It is clear that when such money is not even at stake - SUMS, then anyone will become your friend. And there, in the contract, from 10 to 12 billion dollars. This, you know, has…
And it is likely that in the coming years South Korea will transfer to Poland 180 K2 Black Panther tanks, 200 K9 Thunder howitzers, 48 FA-50 light attack aircraft and 218 missile K239 Chunmoo installations. And by 2030, South Korea will supply a total of 1000 K9 tanks of various modifications and 600 K9 self-propelled guns.
It is very serious.
An equally serious intention is to spend $4,6 billion on 32 F-35C fighters. In addition to the existing F-16s, not the oldest (Block 52 onwards) modifications. It is clear here that our allied friends from the United States will also give credit, but in the end, 48 F-16 C / D and F-35, the Polish Air Force will represent a very good strike force.
Well, we also do not forget the dreams of 400 HIMARS installations.
Why all this? And first of all, the Europeans, who, let's say, have enough headaches in terms of Ukraine, which is at war with Russia. Given that Poland has historically been the instigator of more than one war, then such a country, with such plans - why?
Recall that when a Ukrainian missile fell near the Polish border town of Przewoduv, some European leaders got really worried. And not in vain, because the Polish government could react to the moment in the most unpredictable way. And what's more, they responded!
All these cries that the missile could only be Russian, and therefore it is aggression against a NATO member country, which means, according to the clause of the Charter ...
I had to roar from across the ocean "Stop!". Thank God - they heard and really slowed down. In Brussels, Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris, they do not yet really want another round of tension. And Poland can provide this business easily and naturally, given the level of Russophobia and antipathy towards Russia.
Surprisingly, the Poles managed to hold out. Yes, they waved their sabers, but quickly cooled down. Especially when data came from across the ocean that the launch of the ill-fated missile was made from the territory of Ukraine.
However, the further the Polish army improves, the expectedly more vile behavior of Poland in the European arena will be. And the army will grow, it's like it's not what was planned, it's already partly paid for. Serious moment.
In general, if we draw parallels between the Polish and Ukrainian armies, then the difference is visible to the naked eye. The Ukrainians are satisfied with the fact that they will be fed into poverty from European and American bounties, while the Poles are buying. For money. What they consider necessary. These are two huge differences.
The fact that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have combat experience - yes, this is a huge help. But this experience ... it is, as it were, not quite complete. If the Polish army goes to war, he will also appear. But on higher level technology. So in terms of equipment, the Polish army is much cooler than the Armed Forces of Ukraine. And it will only get better.
What for?
Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki answered this question well: "The Polish army must be so powerful that, thanks to its strength, it does not have to fight at all."
Yes, this is an option. And Russia did it quite well until they got into the NWO. Until now, our Armed Forces have created just such an impression. It is likely that approximately the same thing can happen to the Poles. It is only necessary to hold a mandatory parade and participate in military competitions that are worth thinking up for your army so that it wins there with a clear advantage.
The main thing is not to get carried away and not overdress the budget for the show. And then you can start to regret it so much.
But Poland has its own kosher interest - Transcarpathia. Poland has been looking at these territories for a long time, dropping saliva. And, wanting to secure their acquisitions in the future, the Poles are inflating the army. The meaning is clear - they will take their toll, and no one should have the thought of fighting with them.
This suits the conductor - the USA. They believe that since Poland is reaching a new level, this must be encouraged by all means.
And although Germany remains a key ally in Europe, there is a small minus for the Germans - the inability of the Bundeswehr to increase its capabilities gives rise to competition from Poland. And then, of course, money games begin.
So while Germany continues to discuss what the Bundestag calls the "strategic turning point" caused by the Russian special operation in Ukraine, Poland is investing heavily in strengthening defense. If one and a half thousand tanks can be called defensive weapons.
Meanwhile, dominance in the military-political arena of Europe is worth a lot. But there is a nuance - this is the economic component. And with this in Poland it is somewhat worse than in the same Germany. Let's just say that the 20th economy of the world is not bad. But not good either. In order to maintain a super-army, more is needed.
Much bigger.
The Polish economy may not be able to cope with this. Therefore, it is much more profitable for Poland to exploit the image of the vanguard of Europe on Russian borders. This will allow you to drink blood (more precisely, euros) from all over Europe, providing yourself with the support of the strongest army in Europe, if such a result succeeds.
In order to become a European leader, it is still necessary to have not only an army, but also real independence. And the more money Poland takes from others to maintain the army, the more independence it will lose. For whoever pays orders the music, right?
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