Poland’s Ministry of Defense unveils a 2026-2039 plan to expand its military to 500,000 soldiers, with 200,000 combat-ready reservists.
Army Expansion Plan
The General Staff of the Polish Army and the Ministry of Defense have developed a plan to expand the Armed Forces for the years 2026-2039. The main objective is to create a military force of 500,000 trained soldiers.
Reservist Focus
The plan includes 200,000 combat-ready reservists within this force. The Ministry of Defense is particularly emphasizing the role of reservists in this expansion.
Challenges with Reserves
Despite the focus on reservists, the reserves themselves are emerging as the biggest challenge for the Polish military in implementing this expansion plan.