Poland's parade showcased F-35s and K2 tanks — but hides painful gaps and delays

Poland's Armed Forces Day parade displayed an impressive array of modern hardware, including F-35 fighter jets and K2 tanks. However, beneath the spectacle lie significant personnel shortages, equipment deficits, delays in procurement programmes and political interference that critics say is undermining the army's modernisation. The parade was held as part of the country's largest-ever military show.

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