Market Report, "Poland Defence & Security Report Q1 2011", published

Jan. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- Poland has recovered from the political and military leadership vacuum caused by the shocking deaths of many of its leaders in the presidential plane crash on April 10. As well as former President Lech Kaczynski, Aleksander Szczyglo, chief of the National Security Office, General Franciszek Gagor, army chief of staff, Admiral Andrzej Karweta, head of the Polish navy and general Tadeusz Buk, head of Polish land forces were killed.

Poland looks set to enjoy a period of political calm, given the outcome of the July 4 presidential race. Bronislaw Komorowski was sworn in as Poland's new president on August 6 after winning the presidential election. In the polls, Komorowski won against Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the twin brother of late president Lech Kaczynski. The new president is expected to emphasise Poland's strong connections to Europe, while keeping good relations with Russia.

Although Poland's economy slowed to a 0.5% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) seasonally adjusted expansion in Q110, from the 1.1% q-o-q real growth seen in Q409, economic activity continues to be buoyed by private consumption - which we see remaining firm as labour market conditions improve. Indeed, we believe that Poland will be regional outperformer in 2010 due to the nation's strong domestic demand. We forecast 3.4% real growth for the year. Unemployment is beginning to moderate, dropping from a postcrisis high of 13.0% in February to 12.3% in April.

Technical modernisation has been one of the government's main defence priorities. More specifically, the focus has been on acquiring new command, control and communication (C3) equipment, adjustment of reconnaissance and electronic warfare systems to NATO standards, improvement of manoeuvre abilities and firepower of high readiness forces units through implementation of wheeled transporters (Rosomak) and anti-tank missiles (Spike), improvements on abilities of anti-aircraft systems, mobility and transport of the army, and continuation of multitask aircraft programme. Other priorities include; an increased budget allocation for military peace missions; and providing duty conditions for new professional private corps.

Poland's National Security Strategy identifies the threat from organised international crime - both its character (trafficking in arms, dangerous materials, persons and drugs) and modus operandi (corruption, money laundering, financial system destabilisation). Poland's territory, due to its transit location, attracts organised international criminal gangs.

Poland has had troops in Afghanistan since March 2002. There are currently 2,500 troops, expected to increase to 2,600 by the end of the year. Poland is expected to leave Afghanistan before 2013, according to a statement by Defence Minister Bodan Klich in June.

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Report Table of Contents:

SWOT Analysis
- Poland Security SWOT
- Poland Defence Industry SWOT
- Poland Political SWOT
- Poland Economic SWOT
- Poland Business Environment SWOT
Global Political Outlook
- Global Hotspots
- Latin America: More Of The Same
- Western Europe
- Central Europe
- South Eastern Europe
- Russia And The Former Soviet Union
- Middle East: Mostly The Same Old Challenges
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Definitive Elections Pending
- Asia: Accommodating A More Powerful China
- Wild Cards
Global Security Outlook
Political Risk Analysis - The Future Of NATO
Regional Security Overview
Security Risk Analysis
- BMI's Security Ratings
- Table: Europe Security Risk Ratings
- Table: Europe State Terrorism Vulnerability To Terrorism Index
- Poland's Security Risk Ratings
- City Terrorism Rating
- Table: BMI's Central And Eastern Europe And Central Asia City Terrorism Index
Poland Political Overview
Security Overview
- Internal Security Situation
- External Security Situation
Armed Forces And Government Spending
- Armed Forces
- Defence Posture
- Defence Reform
- Defence Strategy
- Defence Budget
- International Deployments
- Coordination And Joint Operations
Market Overview
- Arms Trade Overview
- Industry Trends And Developments
- Procurement Trends And Developments
Industry Forecast Scenario
- Table: Polish Armed Forces, 2000-2008 ('000 personnel, unless otherwise stated)
- Table: Polish Defence Expenditure, 2008 - 2015
- Macroeconomic Forecast
- Table: Poland - Economic Activity, 2007-2014
Company Profiles
- Bumar
- HSW
- WSK PZL Mielec
- WSK PZL Rzeszow
Country Snapshot: Poland Demographic Data
- Section 1: Population
- Table: Demographic Indicators, 2005-2030
- Table: Rural/Urban Breakdown, 2005-2030
- Section 2: Education And Healthcare
- Table: Education, 2002-2005
- Table: Vital Statistics, 2005-2030
- Section 3: Labour Market And Spending Power
- Section 3: Labour Market And Spending Power
- Table: Employment Indicators, 2001-2006
- Table: Consumer Expenditure, 2000-2012 (US$)
- Table: Average Annual Wages, 2000-2012
BMI Methodology
- How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
- Defence Industry
- City Terrorism Rating
- Table: Methodology
- Sources

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