Poland has signed a major defense contract valued at approximately $4.2 billion with a consortium of PGZ and Kongsberg to acquire the SAN anti-drone system, according to a report by the Polish Defence24 outlet on January 30.
The contract, set for delivery between 2026 and 2028, includes 18 batteries, 18 command platoons, and 52 fire platoons capable of autonomously detecting, classifying, and neutralizing drones.
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The system will involve around 700 vehicles, including 400 Jelcz-based and 300 Igwana-based units, with key subcontractor Advanced Protection Systems supplying essential components like optoelectronic sensors, electronic warfare equipment, and a command system.
The defense system will also feature advanced weapons such as 35mm and 30mm cannons, heavy machine guns, laser-guided missiles, and suicide drones, according to Defence24.
Poland had also previously agreed to deepen cooperation with the UK on missile defense and helicopter training as both countries seek to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and counter the threat posed by Russia.
The investment is part of Poland’s effort to strengthen its air defense capabilities, with a total expenditure of around $70 billion, making it the largest defense investment in the Polish military.
“This is a historic moment, and I never overuse this phrase, but today we are truly witnessing an absolute breakthrough in terms of effective and efficient defense of the Polish, European, and NATO eastern border,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.
Previously, it was reported that the Polish consulate in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa was damaged during a Russian overnight bombardment.
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