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Polish military parade celebrations

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Poland is preparing to host large-scale military celebrations on August 15, 2026, to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the 1920 Battle of Warsaw. The Ministry of National Defence has described the upcoming events as the largest military parade in the history of the Polish Armed Forces. The central parade in Warsaw is scheduled to take place on the Wisłostrada, featuring over 300 land equipment units and 60 aircraft. This display will include the first appearance of Polish F-35 fighter jets, alongside F-16s, Abrams, K2, and Leopard tanks, HIMARS, Patriot systems, Krab howitzers, and Borsuk combat vehicles. Unmanned systems, such as the Kuna autonomous platform, are also expected to be showcased. For the first time, the Military Fire Service will participate in the parade. In addition to the land parade, a naval display will be held in Gdynia on the Gdańsk Bay involving more than 20 Polish and allied vessels from Estonia, Lithuania, and Sweden. A significant milestone ~~for the Polish Navy is occurring~~ in ~~Gdynia, where~~ naval modernization occurred on August 12, 2026, with the christening of the ORP Wicher, the first ~~vessel~~ of three multi-purpose frigates under the Miecznik ~~program, is undergoing its christening~~ program. Attended by President Karol Nawrocki and ~~launching. This vessel is~~ Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the ~~first of three modern multi-role frigates being constructed~~ ceremony at PGZ ~~Stoczni~~ Stocznia Wojenna marks a major step in the 15 billion PLN program. The 138-meter vessel, scheduled for launching on August 13 via the BOA Barge 33, is expected to ~~replace aging Oliver Hazard Perry-class vessels. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki have attended events related~~ be handed over to the ~~program.~~ Navy by the end of 2029 to bolster Baltic Sea security. As the celebrations approach, the Ministry of National Defence has addressed online disinformation regarding recent military movements. Officials clarified that footage showing tanks and aircraft in Warsaw and Gdynia depicts scheduled rehearsals for the festivities rather than “emergency mobilization or preparations for war.” Authorities noted that these false narratives are intended to “incite panic and undermine public trust in the state.” Local celebrations are also planned in cities such as Katowice, Białystok, and Bełchatow, featuring historical reenactments and military exhibitions.

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