On Tuesday, Poland held its largest military parade since the Cold War and showcased its modern weaponry, Al Jazeera reports.
President Andrzej Duda emphasized the significance of defending Poland’s eastern border, highlighting its role in NATO and the European Union.
Around 2,000 troops from Poland and other NATO countries participated in the parade as well as 200 military vehicles and almost 100 aircraft.
The parade featured advanced equipment like Abrams tanks, HIMARS artillery systems, Patriot missile systems, F-16 and FA-50 fighters, and K9 howitzers.
The Armed Forces Day marked the 103rd anniversary of Poland’s victory against the Soviet Union’s Red Army in the Battle of Warsaw in 1920.
