Poland Holds Largest Military Parade Amid Major Defense Buildup

Poland hosted its largest-ever military parade on Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day, featuring over 2,000 troops, 300 vehicles, and 60 aircraft in Warsaw, alongside a naval parade on the Baltic coast. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki emphasized the need for military strength to ensure deterrence. The event highlighted Poland’s rapid military modernization, including recent acquisitions of F-35 fighter jets and a target defense spending of 5% of GDP in 2026.