Poland has nominated General Sławomir Wojciechowski as its candidate to lead the European Union Military Committee. Wojciechowski currently serves as Poland’s representative to both the EU Military Committee and the NATO Military Committee, a fact highlighted by the head of Poland’s Ministry of National Defense, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
The General Staff of the Ministry of National Defense hosted a briefing with top Polish Army leadership, including the Chief of the General Staff, General Wiesław Kukuła. After the briefing, the minister outlined the key strategic directions guiding the ministry and the Polish Armed Forces for the near term.
Wojciechowski as a candidate to head the EU Military Committee
Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the decision to nominate Poland’s candidate for the presidency of the European Union Military Committee, an EU body comprised of defense heads from member states and their representatives. The committee, which oversees the European Union Military Staff, focuses on identifying threats and alerting EU bodies to potential crises and also helps shape recommendations to the EU Council’s Political and Security Committee.
The chosen candidate is General Sławomir Wojciechowski, who currently represents Poland on both the EU Military Committee and the NATO Military Committee. His leadership record includes command of the NATO Multinational Corps Northeast in Szczecin and prior service on missions in Iraq.
Speaking for the ministry, the Deputy Prime Minister stated that efforts would be made across all services under the Ministry of National Defense, and that Polish diplomacy would work with Minister Radosław Sikorski to encourage Poles to fulfill the most important security roles.
Support for military families
Kosiniak-Kamysz also referred to the previously announced launch of a helpline for soldiers and their families to provide psychological support in challenging times. The Deputy Prime Minister confirmed the service has launched and has been available since early morning on Thursday. Residents and military personnel with families can access assistance through the provided contact channels.
Verification of arms contracts
Deputy head Paweł Bejda noted that modernization and transformation of the Polish army remain ongoing. He cited a major ammunition contract valued at more than PLN 10 billion signed at the end of the previous year and said an audit of contracts concluded since 2016 is under way.
Bejda explained that the General Staff, led by General Wiesław Kukuła, would participate in contract verification. The focus is not on revoking agreements; rather, it concerns ensuring that framework agreements set through 2035 align with Poland’s needs in the first three to four years, a period considered crucial for national security.
Equipment for the Polish army
The ministry will prioritize domestic production for military purchases, highlighting activities within the Polish Armaments Group and remaining open to partnerships with other factories meeting security standards and certification requirements.
Bejda noted a framework agreement for delivering light armored reconnaissance ships from Kleszcz to the Polish Army was signed at the AMZ Kutno facility. He described this as a signal that individual orders can be sourced from Polish arms manufacturers while the army simultaneously seeks modern combat vehicles to replace aging post-Soviet equipment.
He also emphasized securing compensation agreements to support in-country production and reduce dependence on foreign vendors for critical knowledge.
In times of threat, the goal is to rely on the Polish economy and ensure on-site repair capabilities for military equipment.
Special Law on Strategic Investments
Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced that a draft of a special law addressing strategic state security investments would be submitted to the Sejm in the coming months. The measure aims to streamline approvals for strategic military infrastructure projects, enabling transparent, rapid, and efficient progress in bases and unit development.
Polish satellites
Tomczyk also shared plans for Poland to place its first satellites into orbit next year. The initiative envisions an Earth observation satellite system combining radar and optical capabilities, enabling reliable monitoring regardless of weather. Work on this project began recently, and the Polish army intends to utilize a mix of Western and domestic technologies.
Cybersecurity
The minister announced the creation of a security hub to unify various state and military cybersecurity efforts, along with a cyber park to foster modern solutions. Several thousand cyber defense professionals are already actively protecting national interests.
Additionally, training opportunities for military doctors and support for veterans and former insurgents in the capital region were highlighted as part of ongoing welfare and capacity-building efforts.
Soldiers in training
General Wiesław Kukuła, the Chief of the General Staff, announced ongoing exercises such as Steadfast Defender and Dragon. These drills are intended to reinforce deterrence and demonstrate NATO’s readiness, while also helping identify any procedural gaps and speed of action improvements. A briefing of the armed forces’ plans for the coming years was also outlined, emphasizing deterrence, enhanced defense capabilities, and a coordinated approach to modernization and organizational transformation.