16:51 7 September 2026
Experts: business of defense is not money but procurement policy
Poland could spend around PLN 200 bln on defense in 2026 and has access to EUR 43.7 bln in loans under the EU SAFE program, with 89% expected to support Polish defense companies. However, experts say financing is not the sector’s main constraint. The industry lacks predictable, multi-year procurement plans needed to justify investment in factories, technology, and employment. Existing production capacity would also be insufficient to rapidly increase deliveries during a military conflict.
Poland is expanding ammunition production and defense exports, which reached a record EUR 3.14 bln in 2024. Experts argue that long-term procurement strategies, streamlined certification, stronger supply chains, and greater participation by civilian manufacturers are essential to building a more self-sufficient defense industry.
