Sarex-24 tactical and special exercises at sea and on land
This year’s edition of the Sarex-24 tactical and special exercises will last from 20 to 24 May, during which the military, police and emergency services…
Polish-Swedish deliberations on security issues
War has returned to Europe, and Poland and Sweden – responding to the threat in the region – must strengthen military cooperation to secure the…
If we had not joined NATO, we would have been an easy target for Russia
Joining NATO was our wisest decision; if the Baltic countries had not joined the Alliance, they would have been an easy target for Russia, Latvian…
25th anniversary of Poland’s admission to the North Atlantic Alliance
“On 12 March 1999, in the city of Independence in the United States, the instrument of ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty adopted by Poland…
Polish and Italian ships open to public to mark 25 years of Poland in NATO
On 12 March 1999, Poland became a full member of the North Atlantic Alliance. During the 25 years of our presence in NATO, Polish ships…
Consortium building Swordfish frigates purchases Sea Ceptor air defence system
The PGZ-MIECZNIK consortium has signed a contract with MBDA to equip three Miecznik frigates under construction with the Sea Ceptor maritime air defence system; its…
Another batch of Abrams tanks has arrived in Swinoujscie
On Saturday, 6 January, the multipurpose ship Spuigracht arrived in Poland with a new shipment of military equipment comprising 29 M1A1 Abrams tanks and 79…
Poles completed command of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 team
After six months, the Poles have completed command of the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1), the so-called Mine Shield of Europe. Lieutenant Commander…
Navy divers will neutralise mines in the Bay of Puck
On Friday, 15 December, the Navy announced that mine divers of the minesweeper Squadron from Gdynia would pick up and hand over unexploded mines in…
Integrated navigation and bridge systems (INBS) for three frigates being built under the Swordfish program
PGZ Naval Shipyard has signed a contract with Canadian company OSI Maritime Systems for the delivery of Integrated Navigation and Bridging Systems (INBS) for three…
Polish sailors neutralised 16 historic water mines as part of NATO exercise in Estonia
Sixteen munitions, including those from the two world wars, were neutralised during a NATO historic mine clearance operation in Estonia’s territorial waters. Sailors from Poland…
Rescue operation in the Baltic. Seafarer wanted
A rescue operation is underway in the Baltic Sea. The Maritime Search and Rescue Service is looking for a seafarer believed to have fallen overboard…
New tasks for the minehunter ORP Mewa
The third in a series of modern mine countermeasure vessels, ORP Mewa, built at Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. and handed over to the Polish Navy in…
New hovercrafts for the Polish Maritime Border Guard Unit
The Maritime Branch of the Border Guard (MOSG), on 16 October, signed a contract to purchase and deliver two hovercraft designed for patrol and intervention…
ORP Pulaski on the way to the Joint Warrior exercise
On Sunday, 15 October, the missile frigate ORP Gen. K. Pułaski left its homeport in Gdynia. The ship will represent the Polish Navy during the…
Polish Military Contingent has been operating for two months now
It has been two months since the Poles took command of the NATO Standing Mine Defence Force Group 1 (SNMCMG1). The staff directing the team’s…