Poland Announces Creation of Europe's Largest Army: Tusk's Strategy, Budget, and South Korea's Role
🇵🇱 Poland officially announced the creation of the largest army in Europe. Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the parade in Warsaw (August 15, 2026) announced key figures:
🔹 300,000 servicemen (250k regular + 50k territorial defense).
🔹 Defense budget: 5.1% of GDP ($40 billion) — a NATO record.
🔹 Modernization via South Korea: K2 tanks and K9 howitzers are delivered 3 times faster than from Europe.
🇺🇸 Political signal: Tusk stated that Poland "prevented NATO from splitting," positioning Warsaw as the main partner of the US and Trump. The budget model and purchases of American weapons (F-35, Abrams) make Poland the "shield" of the alliance.
📉 Germany and France lose leadership: The Bundeswehr (180k) lags in numbers, and the European defense industry cannot cope with delivery rates.
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