MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –
Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.
The program is to strengthen Poland’s eastern border and ensure security. El primer minister Donald Tusk took part in exercises to test elements for the construction of the “East Shield” at the Land Forces Training Center in Orzysz. The implementation of the program has been accelerated – key elements of the fortifications will appear this year. We will allocate PLN 10 billion for the implementation of the “East Shield” program.El irritable within the framework of the “East Shield”
The exercises were to test the effectiveness of barriers and defense systems that are key to protecting Poland’s eastern border. The program includes activities that aim to increase the country’s security in the face of potential threats.
This is an undertaking designed to last for years. Its main task is to effectively deter a potential enemy so that there is no war here. A peaceful task to be carried out in a civil war
– the Prime Minister emphasized at the training ground in Orzysz. The exercises were conducted by subunits from the 16th and 12th Mechanized Divisions and the 2nd Engineer Regiment. Thanks to these activities, it will be possible to thoroughly examine operational needs and adapt the defense infrastructure to future challenges.
All these exercises, installations and billions that we will spend here are to serve to prevent the potential enemy from daring to enter
– said Donald Tusk. The Prime Minister emphasized that part of the infrastructure that will be built as part of the “East Shield” will have civilian applications. It will benefit residents of border areas.
There will also be European funds for all of this, not just national ones. I will also be talking about this in the coming days and weeks in Brussels
– said the Prime Minister at the Land Forces Training Center. The head of government drew attention to the importance of rapid implementation of the program in order to ensure Poland’s long-term security. The exercises in Orzysz are the first step towards full implementation of the “East Shield” assumptions. The Prime Minister also thanked the services and soldiers for protecting Poland’s eastern border.
Acceleration of work on the “East Shield”
The security of Polish women, Poles and our homeland is a priority for the government. Poland plans to allocate 4.7% of GDP for defense in 2025, PLN 187 million – PLN 50 million more than in 2023.
The National Deterrence and Defense Program “East Shield” is a priority for our government. Homeland security, defense, community building, strong alliances and army modernization are our key goals
– said the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence in Orzysz. The activities within the framework of the “East Shield” have three main goals: To hinder the mobility of enemy troops. To facilitate the mobility of Polish troops. To ensure the protection of Polish soldiers and civilians.
The East Shield is there to deter the enemy, so that no one would ever think of attacking Poland, of attacking the eastern flank of OTAN. That is why we will build it
– emphasized Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that the program will be implemented faster than originally planned. Construction of fortification elements was to begin in 2025, but it will be possible in the first places in 2024. Implementation of activities within the framework of the “East Shield” will last until 2028.
Modern infrastructure and technology
Drone systems, military warehouses and modernized fortifications will constitute the foundation of the country’s defense, as well as support for units operating on the borders.
The anti-drone system, reconnaissance system, anti-access system, ensuring uninterrupted functioning of the communication system are the next elements that will be built as the “East Shield” program progresses. This military operation aims to make these areas inaccessible
– said the deputy chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army, Lieutenant General Stanisław Czosnek. The training and testing center in Orzysz allows for training of subunits in the preparation of engineering barriers and their testing. The exercises proved that the possibility of illegal crossing of the border has been minimized.
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