TY - JOUR
TI - Equipment and security: transformation of the Polish military after 1989 and its impact on the country’s defense capabilities
AU - Ochyra, Patryk
AU - Perdion, Waldemar
TI - Equipment and security: transformation of the Polish military after 1989 and its impact on the country’s defense capabilities
AB - After 1989, the Polish military underwent significant transformation to increase the country’s defense capacity. Technological modernization, integration with NATO, diversification of supply sources, investments in training and human resources, and development of cybersecurity capabilities were key elements of this transformation. Poland has also adapted to new types of threats, such as terrorism and hybrid warfare. As a result, the Polish army became better prepared to defend the country and participate in international operations. The aim of this article is to present the impact of the Polish Army’s equipment on safety. The first part describes the condition of the Armed Forces after the political transformation. Changes in the equipment of the Polish Armed Forces after joining NATO are described in turn. The main part focuses on the analysis of the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine on changes in the equipment of the Polish armed forces. To sum up, it was noted that Polish efforts in the military area are appreciated all over the world. The main problem was formulated: What impact did the transformation of the Polish army have on Poland’s security after 1989? The study included a critical analysis of literature, legal acts and reliable internet sources. The synthesis method allowed for drawing the main conclusions.
VL - 2024
IS - 1(2)/2024
PY - 2024
SN - 2956-7440
C1 - 2956-7610
SP - 43
EP - 57
DO - 10.4467/29567610PIB.24.003.19839
UR - https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/pb-ls/article/wyposazenie-a-bezpieczenstwo-transformacja-wojska-polskiego-po-1989-roku-i-jej-wplyw-na-zdolnosc-obronna-kraju
KW - security
KW - armed forces
KW - NATO
KW - transformation
KW - armament