A new military unit will be established in Janów Lubelski, constituting a logistics battalion that will be part of the 4th Logistics Brigade, as announced by the Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak during a community meeting in the city.
At the outset of Friday’s gathering, Błaszczak stressed his intent to deliver a message about strengthening Polish Army presence in the eastern regions, including the Lublin area.
In Janów Lubelski, a military unit is coming—
he confirmed.
He explained that the unit will be a logistics battalion within the 4th Logistics Brigade.
The minister noted that discussions with local authorities and with representatives from State Forests had already taken place.
The outcome is clear: the Polish Army has acquired property from the State Forests with support from local government, especially the Janów County authorities, where the unit will be based.
– he specified.
Addressing concerns about the EU relocation mechanism, the head of the Ministry of National Defense stated that the government often makes hard choices, acting in the best interest of Polish citizens.
He noted that while it might be simpler to accept the relocation, that path would lead to greater problems. He recalled that in 2015 the government of the PO-PSL coalition agreed to take in a limited number of migrants, and warned how such numbers could quickly swell beyond control.
Therefore, a firm stance was taken against the relocation mechanism and against illegal border crossing, he said.
Additionally, the minister referenced an incident in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, involving Legia Warszawa players and supporters. He stated that Dutch authorities acted violently toward football players, activists, and Poles, and that Poland would defend its citizens abroad. He announced that the Dutch ambassador would be summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address the treatment of Poles, insisting that the behavior was unacceptable.
Armament of the Polish Army
The discussion then turned to the weaponry and air defense capabilities of the Polish forces.
Reflecting on the state of affairs when the Defense Ministry was taken over in 2015, the minister lamented that significant gaps existed, noting that anti aircraft defenses were almost nonfunctional. He suggested that the situation would have ended badly without the political support received since. He highlighted missile defense as a historic advancement for the Polish military.
During the visit in the Lublin region, he talked about helicopters and recalled orders for AW101 and AW149 aircraft from PZL-Świdnik to strengthen the air component of the Polish Army.
There is a stated commitment to increasing national security and raising living standards, with the minister claiming progress in these areas.
He also urged residents to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, supporting PiS candidates and taking part in the referendum. He emphasized the importance of voting against the specific questions posed in the referendum.
On October 15, a parliamentary referendum will ask whether: the sale of state assets to foreign entities should continue, potentially diminishing Polish control over key sectors; the retirement age should be raised, including a plan to restore it to 67; the border barrier with the Republic of Poland and the Republic of White Russia should be removed; and whether Poland should accept thousands of illegal immigrants under the forced relocation mechanism endorsed by European authorities.
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Source: wPolityce