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SAFE in Poland: first contracts challenge PiS claims of German purchases

For many months, the debate around the SAFE program in Poland was conducted in an atmosphere of political warnings and catastrophic forecasts.…

2026-06-05 | Sławek Zagórski | 6 minutes

How Will Poland’s Industry Profit from the Allies’ SAFE?

Thanks to SAFE, the Polish defense industry will not only expand its production capabilities and ability to develop new systems, but will…

2026-05-22 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

U.S. soldiers in Poland, or President Trump’s game

The confusion surrounding the next scheduled rotation of U.S. troops to Poland has reached its peak. Following communication turmoil between the…

2026-05-22 | Sławek Zagórski | 9 minutes

A parade of Ukrainian drones in Moscow?

The Ukrainians have announced that they may crash the parade marking the end of World War II. Could they do it?…

2026-05-08 | Sławek Zagórski | 6 minutes

More lies from Russian propaganda: Mass deportations of Poles

Russian propaganda has long had no need to invent the world from scratch. Instead, it rearranges it, shifts the emphasis, replaces the…

2026-04-24 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Is SAFE a Fig Leaf for EU Procurement Policy?

The SAFE program was intended to address one of the most urgent problems facing the Armed Forces: the rapid replenishment of…

2026-04-17 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Ukraine Seized the Opportunity: Rapid Sale of Key Systems

Ukrainians will finance the war with Russia through sales of surplus production from their own arms industry. The United States’…

2026-04-10 | Sławek Zagórski | 6 minutes

Revolution in the White House – Are social media replacing diplomacy?

Just a few years ago, it seemed that social media had changed the way politicians communicate, but not politics itself. Today,…

2026-04-04 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Poland: Defense industry backs SAFE program. The military sees an opportunity as well

The EU’s SAFE defense loan program has sparked strong emotions in Poland. Politicians are talking over one another. Online trolls are…

2026-03-13 | Sławek Zagórski | 7 minutes

Reconnaissance Is Not an Invasion: Why Was NATO in Greenland Only Briefly?

The discussion that swept through Polish social media following the brief appearance of small NATO contingents in Greenland says more about…

2026-01-23 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Kormoran II: A Polish Hit We Should Be Selling!

The last of the planned Kormoran II–class mine-hunting vessels for the Polish Navy has been launched. Over the past decade,…

2025-12-21 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

The Polish Orka approaches the port. The entry, however, is not easy

In the Polish debate on the purchase of new submarines, everything has happened before: hopes, disappointments, optimistic promises and successive dates that,…

2025-11-28 | Sławek Zagórski | 6 minutes

Poland Has a Problem: Russian Trolls Are Winning Online

Along with the drones, a wave of fake news and half-truths spread by Russian internet trolls reached Poland. This was no coincidence. Everything…

2025-09-12 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Trump Is a Businessman: The Biggest Winner of the War Is American Industry

The latest peace talks were intended to be a step toward ending the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. For now, however,…

2025-08-22 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Do we take Civil Defense seriously in Poland?

After years of stagnation, the government has finally taken a step toward ensuring the safety of its citizens. The Civil Protection…

2025-08-04 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes

Karkonosze Program: A Game-Changer for the Polish Air Force’s Tankers?

The Polish Air Force has been requesting the acquisition of aerial refueling tankers for years. The program to procure a multi-role transport…

2025-05-23 | Sławek Zagórski | 5 minutes