Poland faces pilot shortage as fighter fleet expands faster than training

Poland's military lacks pilots to crew its rapidly expanding fighter fleet, needing nearly 200 pilots by current standards after additional F-16 purchases, plus thousands of technicians. The gap between aircraft procurement and personnel training is widening, posing a readiness risk. The scale of the shortfall is based on Polish defense reporting and American manning standards, with uncertainty over recruitment and training timelines.

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