Poland’s Finance Minister Andrzej Domański told Times Now Digital that Warsaw will pour over $50 billion into modernising its army, a sum that represents roughly 5% of the nation’s GDP. The figure, announced in Delhi during Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s visit, underscores the urgency the government feels in bolstering defence amid Russia’s relentless war in Ukraine.
Poland sits on NATO’s eastern flank, and its support for Ukraine has been unwavering since Russia launched its full‑scale invasion in February 2022. The country’s decision to lock in such a sizeable defence budget reflects the broader European reassessment of military readiness in the face of a resurgent Russian threat.
Domański’s remarks were made while he was touring India, where he sat down with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss deepening bilateral ties in trade, technology and security. The conversation came as part of a larger diplomatic push by Tusk to solidify a strategic partnership between the two nations.
The announcement highlights the fine line Europe walks between diplomatic engagement and hardening of its armed forces. As Poland signals a steady increase in defence spending, the rest of the continent watches closely, weighing the costs and benefits of a military build‑up while still hoping for a negotiated settlement to the conflict.