On March 10, 2025, Polish Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz officially announced plans to establish a new Naval Missile Brigade. This development marks a significant step in strengthening Poland’s military capabilities, especially in the context of increasing security concerns in the Baltic Sea region.
The decision to create the Naval Missile Brigade is a direct response to the Polish Navy’s capacity limitations, which have been highlighted in recent military analyses. These assessments noted that many of Poland’s naval assets are outdated and ill-equipped to confront modern threats, especially from neighboring Russia. Furthermore, there is a pressing need for more advanced, shallow-water vessels capable of countering a variety of naval activities, including missile and air threats.
The new brigade will be based on the existing Naval Missile Unit (Morska Jednostka Rakietowa), which is a specialized branch within the Polish Navy (Marynarka Wojenna) responsible for operating and maintaining advanced missile systems. These missile systems are critical for defending Polish territorial waters and projecting military power in the region. The creation of the Naval Missile Brigade represents the third tactical unit within the Polish Navy. This unit will primarily focus on missile-based defense and will play a crucial role in Poland’s broader defense strategy, especially in countering maritime threats in the Baltic Sea. The brigade will utilize cutting-edge missile and rocket technologies to target surface, aerial, and land-based threats, enhancing the Navy’s defensive and offensive capabilities.