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Poland Launches Biggest Re-armament Drive in 50 Years Amid Growing Russian Threat

Poland has embarked on its largest re-armament campaign in half a century in response to the escalating threat posed by Russia. Poland's 11th Artillery Regiment recently received 24 South Korean-made K9 self-propelled howitzers, which can hit targets up to 34 miles away, significantly enhancing the regiment's capabilities. The equipment arrived just in time, as Poland fears that the Russian empire's territorial aspirations could target them next.

Poland is set to spend 4% of its GDP on defense this year, an amount double the NATO requirement and the highest per-capita spending on defense in the alliance. The nation has placed orders for 1,000 K2 main battle tanks from South Korea and 250 M1A2 SEPv3 Abram tanks from the US, turning Poland into the owner of Europe's largest tank force, surpassing the UK's fleet of 227.

Poland's artillery will be strengthened with the arrival of 600 K9s, 18 HIMARS launchers with 9,000 rockets, and 288 K239 Chunmoo MRL systems from South Korea. Over 1,000 Polish-made Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles will carry Polish troops into battle, while air support will come from 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters purchased from the US and 48 FA-50 combat aircraft on order from South Korea.

Poland plans to double the size of its army to 300,000, making it Europe's largest military power, in terms of manpower, west of Ukraine. Additionally, the nation is discussing the possibility of constructing a "massive arms factory" with the UK to produce and repair equipment and weapons designated for Ukraine.