The money from the Security Action for Europe program, known as SAFE, comes as Warsaw moves to accelerate major defense investments and expand the role of domestic industry in military procurement. The European Commission said the payment, made on Friday, represents 15% of Poland’s total €43.7 billion allocation under the financing instrument. Poland is the largest recipient of SAFE funding and the first member state to receive money through the program. The loans are designed to help EU countries rapidly increase military spending, support joint procurement and strengthen Europe’s defense industrial base. For Poland, the financing is expected to support priority projects at a time when Warsaw is seeking to modernize its armed forces and reinforce security along NATO’s eastern flank. Polish officials have said a significant share of the funds should benefit national manufacturers.