On 9 December of this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz participated in a debate on the future of the Polish Armed Forces in the context of the lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine. 

-    It is evident that unmanned aerial vehicles will be referenced in all instances. (…) It is evident that such devices are required not only for observation and reconnaissance activities, but also for combat. How to do it? Should the current approach entail the immediate procurement of a vast array of drones, which would then be stored for future use, or should a different strategy be adopted? Similarly, how should battlefield medicine, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies be integrated into military operations? What kind of army structure should be created to effectively utilise these resources? And how can the army be prepared for the recruitment of new personnel, mobilisation, and the imminent threat of conflict? Social resilience, civil defence and civil protection are other elements that require analysis

- the head of the Ministry of Defence stated during the conference.

Furthermore, the Minister of National Defence emphasised the significance of the Joint Analysis Training and Education Centre NATO-Ukraine (JATEC) in Bydgoszcz.

-    The establishment of a novel NATO structure, the Joint Analysis Training and Education Centre NATO-Ukraine in Bydgoszcz, represents a pivotal aspect of our international engagement. This entity represents the sole tangible manifestation of collaboration between NATO and Ukraine, apart from ministerial, prime ministerial and presidential meetings. The Centre's activities are set to commence in Bydgoszcz. Consequently, we are acquiring insights not only for Ukraine, but also for our allies, regarding the lessons that can be derived from the war in Ukraine

- Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz observed.

The conference "Lessons from the War in Ukraine: Equipment and Structure of the Polish Army and Civil Defence", addressed the requisite modifications to the structure of the Polish Armed Forces, as well as that of the Civil Defence and its responsibilities. 

-    The objective of participating in such events, which occur periodically in various locations in Poland, is to foster social resilience. The security of the Polish state is contingent upon three factors: the strength of its military, the fortitude of its alliances, and the resilience of its society. In the event that any one of these elements is insufficient or inadequate, or if any one of them is too weak, it will constitute a threat to the security of the Polish state. (…) The foundation for the establishment of security is the allocation of resources towards the domain of defence. In order for expenditure to be at a high level, there must be social consensus. In the present day, such a consensus exists in Poland. At the highest level, it is likely that this is the case among all nation-states. Given the prevailing sense of threat, the geographical location, the lessons of the war in Ukraine and our historical experience collectively inform the desire to increase expenditure on armaments.(…) It is evident that a significant proportion of the population, amounting to nearly 80%, considers defence to be a priority area for investment (…). The increased expenditure on armaments in Europe is intended to ensure the continued and potentially enhanced American commitment. However, this requires tangible evidence of such a commitment. There are countries that do not currently allocate 2% of their GDP to defence and have no intention of reaching that level. Consequently, Poland has a legitimate claim to being the leading spender on defence, with plans for next year of 4.7%. This year's spending will represent a record

- the head of the Ministry of Defence made a note during talks with commanders.

Additionally, the Minister of Defence emphasised the significance of medical troops in the contemporary battlefield, marking the beginning of the subsequent discourse on the prospective evolution of military medicine.

-    The presence of medical troops is of paramount importance, not merely for the provision of medical assistance, but also for the safeguarding of the most valuable asset and the greatest investment in modern warfare: a well-trained and well-equipped soldier

- the head of the Ministry of Defence emphasised.

The participants in the discussion included General Wiesław Kukuła, Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces; Lieutenant General Marek Sokołowski, General Commander of the Polish Armed Forces; Major General Maciej Klisz, Operational Commander of the Armed Forces; and Jacek Siewiera, Head of the National Security Bureau.