Poland is entering another year of increased tensions in its international environment. Therefore, the Sobieski Institute and the Eastern Flank Institute have decided to publish a second report addressing the issue of Poland’s security.

The authors of the report entitled “How To Transition Away From Being An Importer Of Weapons And Become An Exporter Of Security? Prospects For The Development Of The Polish Defence Industry” are:

• Leszek Skiba
• Michał Dworczyk
• Bartłomiej Michałowski
• Aleksandra Lisicka-Firlej
• Krzysztof Michalski
• Jakub Palowski
• dr Piotr Woyke

Rising defense spending and growing interest in the debate on national security are becoming an integral part of our everyday life. No one questions the sense of these expenditures, but questions are increasingly being asked:

🔹Is taxpayers’ money being spent optimally?
🔹Do multi-billion dollar purchases also strengthen Polish entrepreneurs?
🔹How many jobs are created in the defense industry?
🔹Can the arms industry become an engine of economic growth?

Building a strong defense industry serves many purposes at once. First and foremost, it is about security -as evidenced by the war in Ukraine, which shows how important it is to have your own production capacity. It is also about economic development—through innovation, job creation, and arms exports. Poland’s defense industry should reflect our national aspirations and role on NATO’s eastern flank. The long-term goal is to create a strong domestic industrial and technological base that will meet the needs of the Polish Armed Forces, generate Polish innovation, and compete effectively on global markets. In 2025, a record 4.7% of GDP was allocated to defense.

Poland’s defense industry should reflect our national aspirations and role on NATO’s eastern flank. The long-term goal is to create a strong domestic industrial and technological base that will meet the needs of the Polish Armed Forces, generate Polish innovation, and compete effectively on global markets.

In 2025, a record 4.7% of GDP was allocated to defense. The Polish defense sector is booming – investments are growing, employment is increasing, and exports are reaching new records. Our ambition is for the Polish defense industry to join the world’s leaders. It is not just a matter of aspiration – it is a prerequisite for the security of our Homeland.

We encourage you to read the report!