Warsaw has said it will raise its target defense spending from 2.4 percent of GDP to 5 percent, much higher than most EU countries | Valda Kalnina/EPA-EFE
Zero Hedge/Remix: Poland Aims To Create Largest Land Army In Europe: Report
Poland aims to create the largest land army in Europe, according to a report from French newspaper Le Figaro, with the paper’s analysis pointing out the colossal weapons contracts signed by Warsaw, including tanks, self-propelled guns, and missile launchers.
Poland is arming quickly and securing weapons at a frantic pace. Prior to contracts with South Korea, Warsaw ordered 250 American Abrams tanks to replace the old Soviet-era tanks it sent to Ukraine and other heavy equipment.
The deal signed with the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem for the delivery of tanks will amount to four times the number of Leclerc tanks currently used by the French army.
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Update #1: Meet Europe’s coming military superpower: Poland (Politico.eu)
Update #2: How Poland aims to develop the largest land army in Europe (Limited Times)
WNU Editor: Poland is definitely spending the money.
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