The Polish defense sector stands as a central pillar for national resilience, explained by a PiS member of parliament during a weekend talk in Jedlnia Letnisko in the Mazowieckie region. He argued that Poland’s ability to defend itself hinges on a robust defense industry and warned that elections could determine whether the country would be strong or vulnerable to existential risk.
We must be aware of what is at stake.
Throughout weekends, PiS representatives meet voters as part of the Future is Poland tour. At the local OSP hall in Jedlnia Letnisko, the head of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee reiterated that the shape of Poland in the coming years is up for debate in the elections, with consequences for the state’s independence and security.
The question repeatedly raised was whether Poland will be self-reliant or increasingly influenced by external interests that align with longer term global strategic aims. The speaker framed the issue as a choice between a sovereign Poland and a landscape dominated by external pressures or oligarchic influence.
Security concerns were framed against the backdrop of the Ukraine war. The main objective highlighted by the party is to strengthen the military and deepen alliance commitments with partners who share similar security concerns and values.
Listeners noted debates about the existence of strong defense institutions. The discussion acknowledged that if the ruling party failed to win, opponents would take power and change the political and security trajectory. The speaker warned that dismantled or weakened military units in eastern Poland would indicate a troubling lack of attention to security issues, a claim directed at rival political movements.
The tone emphasized that the forthcoming elections would test whether voters prefer responsible leaders who place Poland at the center of policy or leaders who would require external validation for decisions. The argument questioned whether future diplomacy would rest on decisive national choices or be deferred to external authorities in European forums.
The speaker again underscored the election’s focus on accountability and the character of political leadership when it comes to safeguarding national interests, suggesting a clear distinction between a policy that proactively strengthens Poland and a path that cedes authority to foreign capitals.
We focus on Polish production
In Pionki, within the Radom district, the prewar gunpowder factory was dismantled after 1989. The pieces were dispersed, and the facility has since undergone transformation. With the party in power, hundreds of millions of zlotys have been allocated to restore and expand production capacity at the site, and investments are actively underway.
The emphasis remains on boosting Polish manufacturing and the national defense industry to ensure that any potential attack could be met with a robust domestic response. The goal is strategic self-sufficiency, reducing vulnerability by expanding local capacity rather than relying on external suppliers.
In Radom, Fabryka Broni Łucznik is set for expansion, a development noted during a high-level visit. The broader aim is to ensure more than a modest share of GDP goes to defense, even if that means allocating fewer resources to other sectors. The administration argues that today the threat of conflict on the region is tangible, and public support for defense modernization is essential to maintaining national security against evolving threats.
Supporters argue that the policy difference with opponents lies in choosing a path that keeps Poland strong and autonomous rather than prioritizing external assessment or compromise. The core claim is that the country’s future security depends on a resilient, self-reliant defense posture, supported by robust industrial capacity and strategic investment. The debate continues as elections approach, with security and national sovereignty at the forefront of voters’ concerns.