- The first forum and dialogue of the defence industry and the military, jointly organized here in Bratislava, consists of 30 companies and over a hundred participants. It is an important step, as for the last two years we have been intensely working on bringing these companies closer, so that both the public and private sector explored each other's capabilities and expertise. Today we have discussed several projects at the bilateral meeting, concerning both the supply of ammunition and the BORSUK and BAOBAB, the mine-laying vehicle - very important in the context of Poland's exit from the Ottawa Treaty. The cooperation in the anti-drone projects is also very important. We have devoted a large part of our meeting to them. Poland introduces the SAN system - multiple sensors, multiple effectors, reconnaissance, imagining, and then affecting targets, both electronic and especially kinetic, using multiple types of arms: machine guns and cannons presented in Poland - noted the Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the conference in Bratislava.

On 2 March 2026, in the White House, President Donald Trump awarded the family of the late Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, who died in Afghanistan saving the life of a Polish soldier, with the Medal of Honor.

First of all, we have all confirmed our allied relations and willingness to continue as the E5 Group: to support each other, pursue military and defence industry cooperation and fulfil the obligations undertaken in the Hague, including reaching 5% spending on defence. We have also confirmed the fulfilment of our Armed Forces' declared capabilities within the NATO programmes and national deterrence and defence systems. Our main task is to be strong enough that no one ever thins about attacking the countries of the European Union, including the E5 countries. We approach all obligations in a solidary manner. In Poland, the word "Solidarity” has a special meaning - it's a value that led us to freedom. Solidarity means two-way actions: helping those who need it, and supporting each other. We are giving support, but we also know that we can count on the support of our allies if the need arises. I am grateful for this declaration - stressed the deputy prime minister - minister of national defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, after the conclusion of the seventh meeting of the ministers of defence of the E5 Group.

- We see the response of the European Union, a response that Poland has given first - radically raising defence spending. I would like to remind you that in four years we have tripled our defence budget, from around 60 billion in 2022 to 200 billion this year. We are the foremost leader of growth. Every country fulfils the 2% obligation now. Much was accelerated, especially the vector of Polish security aimed at the Baltic Sea. What did the United States Secretary of War say? A very important thing, that we will never be alone. He appreciates what Poland is doing for security and investment in defence spending - said the deputy prime minister W. Kosiniak-Kamysz.

In 2024, the Defence Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom, signed the European Long-range Strike Approach (ELSA) in order to: strengthen European military capabilities and improve NATO's deterrence and defence posture; speed up capability development for long-range strike; foster European industrial and armed forces collaboration.

- The SAFE programme is a Polish idea. Assuming EU presidency, Poland has clearly put defence and security first. This money is also for other European countries, who will make purchases in Poland - said the deputy prime minister, minister of national defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during the opening of the conference on the implementation of the SAFE programme.

The Unmanned Systems Forces Inspectorate announces the procedure for the acceptance of applications from manufacturers of unmanned solutions regarding the organization and testing modes in the Polish Armed Forces.

- I have had the honour to deliver a keynote speech during the meeting of the ministers of defence and the most senior commanders of the United States Armed Forces and allied armies in Europe, on the invitation from general Grynkewich. I have presented the Polish perspective on building the strength of transatlantic relations, bolstering NATO and the need to increase European defence spending, so that Europe is an equal partner to the United States in terms of military capabilities. I have also talked about the threats the Alliance faces, especially on the eastern flank of NATO, but also the ones for the entire Alliance - Russia and terrorism being the latter. I have touched on the issue of combating these threats, building the Alliance's strength and resilience and maintaining its unity. I have spoken about our experiences, our shared history, but also that NATO is not just an organization, a treaty or ministerial meetings. NATO is primarily its soldiers - their stories, their lives and readiness to shed blood and sacrifice their lives for peace and security - said deputy prime minister W. Kosiniak-Kamysz after the conclusion of the talks in Ramstein regarding regional security and support for Ukraine.

- I would like to thank all of you for the service to your countries, working together with Poland. Building a strong, safe Poland in a friendly environment, looking for friends rather than pointing out enemies. Guarding against those who threaten us, those that provoke us, those who have started a hybrid war, who sow unrest not only against us, but especially against our eastern neighbour, Ukraine. I am talking about the Russian Federation, who is, according to our strategy, the largest threat to the security of Europe, to its peace and tranquillity - said the deputy prime minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.

- Poland is present in Latvia. We have our troops there. We want our presence to be even more visible. I would like for Poland and Latvia to keep increasing their capabilities through shared exercises, joint actions and presence on the eastern flank of NATO. We both benefit from the SAFE programme and I am thankful for the declaration of willingness to conduct joint purchases and for choosing Polish equipment, like the Piorun system - deputy prime minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz noted after meeting the minister of defence of Latvia.