Poland Increases Defense Spending as It Warns of Russian Provocation Tests

Poland's government is warning that Russian actions, including hybrid tactics and airspace incursions, are testing NATO's eastern flank. At the NATO summit, Polish leaders highlighted the need for a united response and called for more allied border guards in the region.

Poland now allocates roughly 4.8% of its GDP to defense, with additional civil‑protection spending bringing the total close to 7% of GDP. The country has secured 128 contracts with the United States worth about $65 billion to modernise its armed forces. Polish officials said the country will not become a Russian colony and stressed the importance of continued support for Ukraine.

NATO allies have pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, and European partners are increasing their contributions to collective security. The statements come amid broader concerns about Russia's use of disinformation, cyber attacks, and the instrumentalisation of illegal migration to destabilise neighboring states.