The head of the Polish Defense Ministry announced plans to create the largest army in Europe by 2030.

Poland plans to create the largest army in Europe by 2030. This was announced on May 6 by Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the country's Defense Ministry, at the opening of the Defence24DAYS arms exhibition.

"The strategic goal by 2030 is to have 500,000 armies— both from reservists and active soldiers," Vladislav Kosinyak—Kamysh noted.

According to the minister, the security of the state is impossible without the participation of citizens. He stressed the importance of civil preparedness, the defense training system, and public participation in ensuring the country's resilience in crisis situations.

Kosinyak-Kamysh noted that the Polish army is in the process of transformation, taking into account the experience of the conflict in Ukraine, including the widespread use of unmanned systems and new technologies. He said that Europe should take more responsibility for its own security, not replacing the role of the United States, but strengthening its own defense potential.

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