On 29 March 2012, during his visit to Gdynia, Poland, the Minister of National Defence Mr. Tomasz Siemoniak attended a press conference where a development concept of the Polish Navy until 2030 was presented. The concept was drawn up by the Ministry of National Defence and the Polish General Staff in collaboration with the Polish Navy Command.

The basic assumptions of the concept include:
 
·          Permanent financing at a level of PLN 900 million per year,
 
·          Abandoning modernization of current old equipment in favour of obtaining modern ships.
 
·          A three-phase modernization of the Polish Navy, implemented until 2022, 2026 and 2030 respectively.
 
·          By 2030, in line with the modernization plans, the Ministry of National Defence plans to acquire, among other things:
 
 
 
- 3 new submarines,
 
- 3 coastal defence ships with a displacement in excess of 1,000 tonnes,
 
- 3 patrol ships with minesweeping abilities,
 
- 3 modern minesweepers,
 
- 2 rescue ships,
 
- 2 electronic reconnaissance ships,

- 7 support ships, including an operational support ship and logistic support ship.
 
- 6 SAR helicopters and 6 anti-submarine helicopters,
 
- unmanned aerial systems: 6 reconnaissance planes (3 ship-based, vertical take-off and landing type, and 3 land-based) and 10 mine   identification and destruction systems,
 
-  Rearmament of the Coastal Missile Unit

-  Purchase of two short-range anti-aircraft systems for the defence of main naval bases.
 

Presenting this development concept of the Polish Navy, I would also like to invite you to the Balt Military Expo 2012 fair that will be held in

Gdańsk, Poland, on 27-29 June 2012 under the honorary auspices of the Minister of National Defence at the MTG’s new Exhibition and Convention Centre Amber Expo.
 
At the BALT MILITARY EXPO 2012, the Ministry of National Defence and the Polish Navy will have their stands where visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the development concept of the Polish Navy.

Balt Military Expo is held every two years. Its last edition in 2010 attracted over 130 exhibitors from 12 countries and more than 5000 visitors. The event is dedicated to the Polish Navy, Special Operations Command, the Inspectorate for Armed Forces Support, Border Guard, Police, and State Fire Service.
 
Terms and conditions of floor space ordering and entry forms are to be found at www.baltmilitary.pl login: military password:2012
 
Please feel free to contact as if you have any questions.

Gdańsk is waiting for you!