On October 21, Wardyński & Partners hosted an expert panel discussion that we co-organized with The Aspen Institute – we discussed the future of the Polish defense sector and how to create stable conditions for its development. The meeting was attended by, among others, representatives of the Casimir Pulaski Foundation, The Aspen Institute, gen. dyw. Jerzy Michałowski, and representatives of various enterprises – Teldat, Raytheon.

We would like to highlight the remarks of our expert, Aleksander Sala, Secretary General of the National Security Industrial Club, who perfectly captures the essence of these discussions:

In light of recent discussions on security and industrial sovereignty, including the government’s ambition to achieve a minimum of 50% domestic content in contracts for the Polish Armed Forces, we fully endorse the calls made by business leaders and experts for an immediate intensification of efforts to develop a coherent, long-term strategy for the Polish defense industry – ideally with the direct involvement of those for whom the strategy is intended.

The current geopolitical situation leaves us no room for improvisation. Active and close cooperation between the government and the industrial sector is critical. This is not just a matter of procurement, but above all of strategic planning, investment in production capacity, and the stability of supply chains.

We are pleased to see that companies in the industry are committed to working together, as evidenced by their active recruitment of new members and partners to the National Security Industry Club.

This unity of forces is fundamental – it demonstrates that industry is ready to shoulder some of the responsibility for the country’s strategic security, but to do so, it needs a clear framework and consistent support from the government.”

Our discussion yesterday confirms that economic resilience is not just about military security, but also about cooperation, strategy, and trust between the public and private sectors.

We invite more companies and institutions to join us in this effort.