Poland to hold biggest military parade in decades

Poland is set to hold its largest military parade in decades on August 15, in a flex of defensive muscle that comes as tensions rise on the border between the NATO nation and key Russian ally Belarus, Report informs referring to CNN.

Poland’s Defense Ministry said the celebration of Polish Army Day on August 15 would be marked by a showcase that includes 200 units of Polish and foreign military equipment, 92 aircraft and 2,000 service members.

The parade will include some of the latest technology Poland has in its arsenal, including US-made M1A1 Abrams tanks, South Korean K2 tanks and K9 self-propelled howitzers, HIMARS rocket launchers, Krab self-propelled howitzers, as well as US-made Patriot missile batteries systems, which are part of the Polish “WISŁA” air defense system.