Poland Invests $190 Million in Defense Tech Through PERUN Program
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced new funding agreements for the PERUN program, aimed at developing advanced defense technologies.
- The program allocates 753 million Polish zloty for 29 groundbreaking projects involving Polish science and industry.
- Tusk stated that these investments enhance Poland's military capabilities and deter potential aggressors.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk hailed new funding agreements within the PERUN program as a significant boost for the nation's military modernization efforts. He announced that 753 million Polish zloty (approximately $190 million USD) will be invested in 29 innovative projects designed to enhance the Polish army's technological edge.
"This is a shot in the arm for Polish science and companies, injecting ideas, money, and technology into the Polish army," Tusk stated during the agreement signing ceremony. He emphasized that the PERUN program, a joint initiative by the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and the National Center for Research and Development, aims to foster the development of cutting-edge defense technologies and military equipment.
This is a shot in the arm for Polish science and companies, injecting ideas, money, and technology into the Polish army.
Tusk asserted that these advancements are crucial for Poland's ambition to build the largest military force in Central Europe. He believes that strengthening the nation's defense capabilities through such investments serves as a powerful deterrent. "Every such decision to invest our money in modern technologies and in increasing the combat capabilities of our armed forces... is another moment when any potential aggressor will think ten times before planning any aggressive steps against Poland," the prime minister declared.
Every such decision to invest our money in modern technologies and in increasing the combat capabilities of our armed forces... is another moment when any potential aggressor will think ten times before planning any aggressive steps against Poland.
He further highlighted that these projects represent Poland's entry into an era where human intellect and advanced technology will increasingly determine military effectiveness. The prime minister also shared his enthusiasm on social media platform X, noting that these defense initiatives are "DEFENSE MADE IN POLAND!"
The PERUN program underscores Poland's commitment to indigenous defense innovation, aiming to secure the nation against potential threats by leveraging domestic scientific and industrial expertise. The investments are seen as a strategic move to bolster national security and project strength in the region.
DEFENSE MADE IN POLAND!
Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.