Poland plans to increase its military spending to $48.7 billion in 2025, constituting 4.7% of GDP compared to 4.1% in 2024. The country is considering American nuclear weapons to deter Russian aggression and is making large military equipment purchases to enhance its defense capabilities.
Key Points
Record military spending of $48.7 billion in 2025
Plans to increase defense budget to 4.7% of GDP
Consideration of American nuclear weapons for deterrence
Large purchases of military equipment to bolster defense capabilities
Construction of Poland's first nuclear plant to reduce energy dependence on Russia