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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

"This is the largest army modernization program". The government reveals plans for purchases from the SAFE program

The Polish government outlines plans for significant military investments, primarily benefiting local defense companies through the SAFE program.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Prime Minister: SAFE 'as far as the comma' according to our hopes

Prime Minister Donald Tusk defends the SAFE program on the day of voting for a law that will allow Poland to participate in a joint EU loan for military purposes.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Konrad Szymaล„ski: A Long Shadow of Zbigniew Ziobro Hangs Over SAFE

The article discusses concerns surrounding the implementation of the SAFE program in the EU, highlighting criticisms and potential implications for European security and defense funding.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What will we buy with SAFE loans? The government reveals projects

Poland plans to purchase military equipment with EU loans, emphasizing the importance of the SAFE program for its defense industry.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Experts: It's Time for a Mature, Bipartisan Discussion on the Defense Procurement System

Poland is undertaking an unprecedented defense modernization program in response to real security threats, prompting a need for a systematic reflection on its procurement system.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

SAFE โ€“ yes. But will we make it in time?

Wojciech Dฤ…browski discusses Poland's potential participation in the SAFE program, emphasizing the need for improved defense readiness and funding sources.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Will PiS suspend Dworczyk? Over statements about SAFE

The Polish government may receive approximately โ‚ฌ43.7 billion from the European Union through the SAFE program to modernize its defense, while opposing politicians express concerns over funds flow.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

National Defense Training Will Also Be Available to Distance Learning Students

Latvia's Saeima has approved amendments to the National Defense Training and Youth Guard law, extending the program's availability to all high school students, including those in distance learning programs, starting next school year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Karol Nawrocki: It is unacceptable to move the defense deeper into the country

Karol Nawrocki emphasized the need for technological advancements in the Polish armed forces and expressed his concerns about national defense and the SAFE program.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Gigantic pressure on Nawrocki. Poles have issued a verdict

Karol Nawrocki faces a difficult decision regarding the future of the SAFE program amidst mixed public opinion in Poland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Recruitment of Soldiers under New Regime: Premiere for the new term - Photos

The new recruitment policy for soldiers in Greece, initiated by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, introduces quarterly enlistments and a tiered training program.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What if the president vetoes the SAFE act? The government: We will benefit, but there is one 'but'

The debate over Poland's SAFE program has intensified political clashes among the ruling coalition, opposition, and the Presidential Palace, with significant financial implications for national defense.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Tusk against Nawrocki. This is how the government wants to circumvent a possible veto

The Polish government is facing opposition regarding the SAFE program aimed at securing โ‚ฌ43.7 billion in preferential loans to support the defense industry, with critics fearing a loss of sovereignty and negative impacts on U.S. relations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Millions for Poland at Risk. Everything Depends on Nawrocki's Signature

The SAF program, aimed at supporting Poland's defense industry, is jeopardized by political controversies and the urgent need for signatures from key officials.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

US Ambassadors Criticize SAFE Solutions

US ambassadors to NATO and the EU argue that restricting American defense industry participation in European procurement threatens transatlantic security and cooperation.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

SAFE is the ideal program for Airbus. Polish firms will also profit from it

Airbus plans to significantly expand its presence and partnerships in the Polish aviation and defense sectors through the SAFE program.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ADDED: Was it a workplace accident? The aircraft engine manufacturer revealed a major military secret

Pratt & Whitney has released a video showcasing their XA103 adaptive cycle engine, which is developed to meet the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program requirements.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Iran โ€˜not going to get bogged down in talksโ€™ โ€“ source

An Iranian defense source stated that Iran will not succumb to US pressure regarding its nuclear program and will respond decisively to any attacks.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Sikorski harshly criticizes opponents of the SAFE program. 'I wonder how many agents and how many fools are there'

Radosล‚aw Sikorski, Poland's Minister of Foreign Affairs, criticized opponents of the SAFE program during a protest outside the Presidential Palace, questioning the motives of the demonstrators.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Military Cooperation Program signed between Greece and Moldova

A military cooperation program for 2026 has been signed between Greece and Moldova, focusing on operational training and joint exercises.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

These are the categories with the highest discounts for beneficiaries of the Military Family

The Argentine government's Military Family program offers significant discounts on various services and products for military families, aiming to improve their quality of life.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Five European powers will start developing cheap drones

Five European countries have announced a program to develop new, affordable drones to bolster NATO's security.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Austria: Why Austria Has Been Debating Conscription for Weeks

Austria is currently engaged in a public debate over conscription, reflecting on historical perspectives and changing social attitudes since the program's last active years.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dispute over SAFE. How many Poles believe that the program serves Germany?

The Polish government is calling for President Karol Nawrocki to veto a law that implements the SAFE program, which is designed to strengthen European defense spending.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Survey: We Know Whether Poles Are Concerned That SAFE Serves German Interests

The PiS party calls for President Karol Nawrocki to veto a bill aimed at implementing the SAFE program, which is a financial tool for enhancing defense in EU countries.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gen. Komornicki warns: In the event of war, retaliation on Russian territory is a necessity. Otherwise, we risk Ukraine's fate

General Komornicki advocates for Poland's participation in the EU SAFE program to enhance its defense capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Program SAFE and the Conditionality Mechanism? Sล‚awomir Cenckiewicz Warns Against 'Nuclear Weapon'

The Polish Senate has adopted several amendments to the SAFE program bill, ignoring opposition proposals and modifying funding conditions to exclude the Ministry of National Defence budget.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Government plans to boost Canadian Forces with foreign recruits

The Canadian government is launching a program to recruit skilled foreign military personnel to bolster the Canadian Armed Forces.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Renewed tensions threaten European fighter jet project

Tensions among European nations threaten the Future Combat Air System program aimed at developing a new fighter jet for France, Germany, and Spain.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

European Union approves 14.9 billion for Italy's Defense. From new fighters, missiles to ships: here's what the arsenal could be

The European Council has approved a plan granting Italy approximately 14.9 billion euros for defense as part of a larger 150 billion euro loan program named SAFE, aimed at strengthening military capabilities across multiple EU nations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

European Armaments Project: Is the Federal Government Focusing on More US Fighter Jets?

The German government is reportedly considering purchasing additional F-35 fighter jets from the US due to uncertainties surrounding a joint German-French fighter jet program.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Reuters: Germany seeks more F-35s as European fighter program falters

Germany is considering ordering additional US-made F-35 fighter jets due to setbacks in its joint next-generation fighter program with France.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sobolewski: the SAFE program is the best thing that has happened to us

The SAFE program is set to provide Poland with a โ‚ฌ43.7 billion loan to finance 139 defense improvement projects, but it faces criticism from opposition leaders who express concerns about its implications for the Polish economy.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marcin Horaล‚a Compares SAFE to a Loan in South Korea: We Were at a Specific Moment

Marcin Horaล‚a comments on the EU's SAFE program, which aims to strengthen European defense capabilities with a budget of โ‚ฌ150 billion, highlighting Poland's significant potential share of โ‚ฌ43.7 billion.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

They believe the threat from Russia and China has increased. The U.S. is now taking measures not taken in half a century

The U.S. Air Force is accelerating its nuclear missile program modernization in response to increased threats from Russia and China, a move not seen in fifty years.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

The President Did Not Propose Amendments to SAFE Despite Numerous Doubts and Announcements

The President of Poland failed to submit amendments to the SAFE legislation concerning EU funding for the defense industry, despite prior indications of intent.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Is the SAFE program threatened? The government has a plan B in case of presidential veto

The Polish government aims to implement the SAFE program, which facilitates the management of โ‚ฌ43.7 billion for defense investments but faces opposition and possible presidential veto.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should universal conscription be reinstated? Gen. Leon Komornicki: It should have been already. Including women

General Leon Komornicki argues for the reinstatement of universal conscription in Poland, advocating for mandatory military training for both men and women amid the ongoing threat from Russia.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Merz: Questions the usefulness of the European fighter FCAS for Germany - "We do not have the same needs" as the French

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed doubts about the necessity of the FCAS fighter aircraft program for Germany, indicating potential withdrawal from the initiative.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: Questions the usefulness of the European fighter FCAS

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has questioned the necessity of developing the new sixth-generation European fighter aircraft, known as FCAS, indicating that Berlin may abandon the program.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

PiS criticizes the SAFE program. Gen. Pacek: My heart aches

The Polish government has been approved for an investment program under the SAFE defense initiative, but opinions on its success are divided.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Deputy Head of the Ministry of National Defense for 'Rzeczpospolita': The Trump Administration Supports the SAFE Program

The Trump administration has expressed support for the SAFE program, which aims to enhance conventional defense responsibilities within Europe, as discussed during the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Tusk appeals to the president and PiS: Nothing justifies opposition to SAFE

Donald Tusk calls on the president and the ruling party to support the SAFE program, emphasizing its priority for Poland's defense spending.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Tusk: This night showed how important the SAFE program is

Donald Tusk emphasized the significance of the SAFE program following a recent Russian airstrike in Ukraine, highlighting Poland's security needs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

New rocket launchers for France: how the K239 Chunmoo works

France is considering purchasing the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems from South Korea to enhance its long-range strike capabilities while waiting for its own national artillery program to be operational.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

43 billion euros for defense. We show what the stakes are in the dispute over SAFE

The article discusses the political dispute in Poland regarding the allocation of 43 billion euros from the European SAFE program for national defense and military purchases.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Polish president: Due to the threat from Russia, we should start our nuclear program

Poland's president Karol Nawrocki stated that the country should initiate its nuclear program in response to the aggressive and imperialist actions of Russia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Could Karol Nawrocki veto an important law? Poland might lose billions

Poland's parliament approved the SAFE program aimed at bolstering the European defense industry, with Poland set to receive significant funding, but uncertainty looms over whether President Karol Nawrocki will sign it due to conflicting party interests.

Feb 15 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Nawrocki in a political trap. A confrontation with PiS on the horizon

Poland's Sejm adopted the SAFE program to support the European defense industry, leading to political tensions with the ruling PiS party, which opposes the fund as a threat to national sovereignty.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poll: How do Poles evaluate the SAFE program?

A recent poll reveals divided opinions among Poles regarding the SAFE program, with the ruling coalition supporting it while the right-wing opposition criticizes it.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:00 UTC

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