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Poland’s Maritime Turn: Naval Modernization and the Protection of Logistic Assets

What is the central argument of “Poland’s Maritime Turn”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?

Poland’s Maritime Turn: Naval Modernization and the Protection of Logistic Assets: Poland is undergoing a significant. Naval-industrial analysis; 5-page source…

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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-10-23

Poland is undergoing a significant transformation in its maritime strategy, repositioning itself as a key naval and logistical actor in the Baltic Sea. For decades, the Polish Navy operated with ageing platforms inherited from the Cold War, focusing primarily on coastal defence and mine warfare.

That posture is now changing rapidly. A new generation of programs—ranging from surface combatants to underwater and intelligence-gathering capabilities—is redefining Poland’s maritime identity.

This analysis answers: What is the central argument of “Poland’s Maritime Turn”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets? What does this mean for European defence funding, procurement and investment decisions? How mature and defensible is the position described in “Poland’s Maritime Turn”? Which European actors, programmes and funding instruments are most exposed?

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  • A new generation of programs—ranging from surface combatants to underwater and intelligence-gathering capabilities—is redefining Poland’s maritime identity.

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Poland’s Maritime Turn: Naval Modernization and the Protection of Logistic Assets

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What is Poland’s Maritime Turn: Naval Modernization and the Protection of Logistic Assets?

For decades, the Polish Navy operated with ageing platforms inherited from the Cold War, focusing primarily on coastal defence and mine warfare.

Why does Poland’s Maritime Turn: Naval Modernization and the Protection of Logistic Assets matter for European defence?

That posture is now changing rapidly.

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