In the “Different Points of View” programme on Radio Wrocław, experts discussed contemporary threats, the costs of security, and the long-term consequences of past decisions. Among the guests was Prof. Przemysław Skulski from the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (Department of Macroeconomics, WUEB), whose analyses addressed both rational defence spending and societal resilience.
The Cost of Security and the Need for a Coherent Strategy
The professor recalled that part of today’s challenges stems from the loss of research and industrial potential during the systemic transformation: “We disarmed ourselves by choice, dismantling a significant part of Poland’s defence industry, above all many research centres.”
He also stressed that defence expenditures exceeding 5% of GDP are “dangerous”and “unsustainable in the long term.” From the perspective of the state, what matters most is a coherent, long-term strategy rather than reactive purchases. “Security has a price – a very concrete one.”
Offensive Technology and Anti-Drone Defence
Given the growing role of unmanned systems, Prof. Skulski emphasised the need for the parallel development of offensive and defensive means: “It is not about discarding drones – absolutely not, because they are the future. But one must remember that in many countries very advanced work is being carried out on anti-drone weapons.”
Resilience against Disinformation
Security is also about informational resilience: “It is crucial to build a wise society, resistant also to fake news […]. We must not be deceived – we must verify information through reliable sources.”
A Diversity of Expert Voices
Other participants also contributed important perspectives:
- Artur Pawlak, President of the National Chamber of Defence Industry Enterprises – advocating for the development of private production of drones and ammunition.
- Dr Adam Karpiński (WSB Merito) – underlining the role of NATO and EU alliances.
- Dr Bogusław Węgliński (University of Lower Silesia DSW) – stressing the importance of education and civilian preparedness.
- Kacper Budnik, President and co-founder of BZB UAS – providing insights from the private sector.
Listen to the broadcast: https://www.radiowroclaw.pl/articles/view/154244/Rozne-punkty-slyszenia-Rosyjskie-drony-nad-Polska-Jak-zbudowac-polska-tarcze-bezpieczenstwa.
More expert analyses from WUEB: https://badania.uew.pl.
