Changes in the Polish Army. New nominations in the face of the Russian threat

During the ceremony, the decisions were received by, among others: Brig. Gen. Roman Łytkowski, who will take up the position of deputy commander of the 2nd Polish Corps - Land Component Command, and Brig. Gen. Piotr Wańko, appointed as the chief of staff of the command of this unit.

The changes also apply to air defense. Brig. Gen. Jerzy Kwika was appointed as the head of Air Defense. In turn, Brig. Gen. Tomasz Kowalik will take up the position of vice-rector for military affairs of the Academy of War Arts.

The head of the Ministry of National Defense congratulated the nominees and thanked them for their many years of service, experience and commitment. He also drew attention to the role of soldiers' families.

Heartiest congratulations to you, to your families. Thanks for many years of service, experience, dedication, your own commitment and the commitment of the entire family - said Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

The minister also informed that the Ministry of Defense is in the final stage of work on the Uniform Family Card - the initiative came from the Ministry of National Defense and was prepared together with ministers Bejda and Wziątek.

Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that the new nominations are of particular importance in the face of the current security situation. Among the challenges, he mentioned pressure from the Russian Federation, hybrid actions, acts of sabotage and sabotage, and violations of Polish airspace.

On the eve of Independence Day, November 11, there are many important appointments in the Polish Army. The geopolitical situation, pressure from the Russian Federation, hybrid war, acts of sabotage, sabotage, violations of Polish airspace - said the head of the Ministry of National Defense.

He also pointed to the ongoing expansion of the Polish army and record defense spending.

Building a strong army, huge investments, the highest expenditure in history on armaments, PLN 200 billion for Polish security for another year in a row - said the Deputy Prime Minister.

He added that in the face of these challenges, key positions should be filled by properly prepared and experienced officers.

The minister also referred to changes in the command of the 2nd Polish Corps - Land Component Command. As he noted, under the command of General Joks, the structure will be strengthened by a new deputy commander and chief of staff. Both officers already have relevant experience.

However, Kosiniak-Kamysz paid special attention to air defense. The new head of this area, Brig. Gen. Jerzy Kwice, assigned a specific task regarding the development of reconnaissance capabilities.

Especially sensors, especially reconnaissance, is the element we need to focus on today. We talked at length about this topic during yesterday's management, emphasized the head of the Ministry of National Defense.

Friday's nominations are part of the process of strengthening the command structures of the Polish Army in connection with the growing challenges for Poland's security.