Poland is preparing to build a new network of anti-drone fortifications along its eastern border in response to growing security concerns linked to Russia. The project, expected to cost more than €2 billion, aims to strengthen air defence capabilities and will be completed within 24 months, according to defence officials.
The planned system will be integrated with existing border defences and include multiple layers such as machine guns, cannons, missiles, and drone-jamming technology. Initial capabilities are expected to become operational within the next six months, with full deployment to follow over two years.
The move follows repeated incidents involving suspected Russian drones entering Polish airspace and forms part of broader efforts to reinforce borders with Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Authorities say the measures are designed to deter provocations, sabotage, and potential future threats, as Poland continues to increase defence spending amid regional tensions.