As of April 2024, Poland and its Baltic and Nordic neighbors have taken extensive measures to deter Russian aggression by significantly increasing their defense budgets and military capabilities. Poland alone raised its military expenditure from €13.3 billion in 2022 to €23.3 billion in 2023, amounting to a 75% increase and spending nearly 4% of its GDP on defense, the highest proportion in NATO. This includes a major arms deal with South Korea providing 1,080 K2 tanks, 672 K9 self-propelled guns, and 12 FA-50 fighter jets worth almost €810 million. The UK has also pledged to raise defense spending to 2.5% of national income by 2030, signaling a broader commitment to bolstering European defense. This marks a strategic shift from previous UK focus on France and Germany to recognizing the Baltics, Nordic states, and eastern Europe as key to Europe's security architecture.

As of April 2024, Poland and its Baltic and Nordic neighbors have taken extensive measures to deter Russian aggression by significantly increasing their defense budgets and military capabilities. Poland alone raised its military expenditure from €13.3 billion in 2022 to €23.3 billion in 2023, amounting to a 75% increase and spending nearly 4% of its GDP on defense, the highest proportion in NATO. This includes a major arms deal with South Korea providing 1,080 K2 tanks, 672 K9 self-propelled guns, and 12 FA-50 fighter jets worth almost €810 million. The UK has also pledged to raise defense spending to 2.5% of national income by 2030, signaling a broader commitment to bolstering European defense. This marks a strategic shift from previous UK focus on France and Germany to recognizing the Baltics, Nordic states, and eastern Europe as key to Europe's security architecture.