Defence and Industrial Policy in Poland

Defence and industrial policy in Poland has undergone a dynamic evolution in the last three years. This process has been driven by a rise in military threats to the East of Polish borders, but rests also on traditional concepts in Poland’s strategic thinking, predominately as regards the special role of the DTIB in state defence policy. Poland has formulated a new, relatively ambitious defence and industrial policy as a result. Following over two decades of deterioration of its DTIB, Poland is now aiming to establish its national defence and conventional deterrence potential, and restore industrial capabilities in some key technological areas. It looks to do so chiefly through transfer of technology from global prime contractors, consolidation of its DTIB under a single holding (PGZ), and national R&T/R&D projects…