Poland to boost its defense spending to 2.2% GDP in 2020, 2.5% by 2030

According to the draft bill submitted to the Polish parliament by the ministry of defense, Poland's military spending will reach 2.2 percent of GDP in 2020 and2.5 percent by 2030. “As a result of the current geopolitical situation, Polish Army is working to increase its defense capability, which means upgrading the military equipment as well as increasing the number of troops,” the ministry said in the draft. According to the bill, Poland plans to increase the number of the troops to 200,000, including 130,000 professional soldiers. Currently, Polish Army has some 120,000 professional troops. This all requires increased military spending.