Military outsourcing in Poland: lessons learned and prospects for further development

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to discuss the key issues of military outsourcing in Poland. Outlining the theoretical background, the article discusses the nature and scope of military outsourcing. Then the development of military outsourcing market is analysed. In its empirical part, the paper identifies the outcomes and lessons learned from the implementation of contracting-out program in the Polish Armed Forces. Finally it attempts to forecast prospects for the further development of military outsourcing. The contents of the paper are based on the critical analysis of available sources (books, articles, legal acts, the Internet) and the opinions presented by interviewed experts (the PAF flag and senior officers, academic researchers and branch journalists).