Even children attend survival, military training and medical courses
Poland is stepping up preparations for a potential threat from Russia. According to the The Telegraph, More and more Poles are signing up for courses in survival, tactical medicine and the basics of military affairs.
Among the participants are not only men, but also women and children, This demonstrates the massive mobilisation of society around the topic of national security. The organisers note that the demand for such trainings has increased several times compared to the previous year.
The state is preparing a military training programme
The Polish government is already working on expanding the national military training programme for adult men. It is about learning the basics of shooting, defence, evacuation and emergency response.
The Ministry of Defence is also considering the option of creating Reserve Civil Defence Corps, which could act in the event of a large-scale invasion.
Record defence spending
Poland highlights approximately 4.5% of GDP for defence - is one of the highest among European countries. These funds are used for purchase of modern weapons, The company's military equipment includes Abrams tanks, F-35 fighter jets and Patriot systems.
According to Polish officials, the main goal is to create a deterrent for Russia and ensure readiness for any scenario in the region.
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