US EditionPoland signs contract for anti-drone system in wake of Russian incursions
The $4.2 billion SAN system will deploy 18 batteries and 703 vehicles to bolster NATO’s eastern flank against drone threats, with 60% of costs spent within Poland’s defense sector.
- On January 30, 2026, Poland signed a $4.2 billion contract with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and Kongsberg for the SAN anti-drone system, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 to 2028.
- After about 20 drones violated Polish airspace in September last year, financing will partly come from the European Union SAFE instrument after European Commission approval earlier this week, with EU Council final approval due in February.
- SAN includes 18 anti-drone batteries, 18 command teams, 52 fire teams, around 700 vehicles , and weapons like 35mm and 30mm cannons, missiles, suicide drones.
- Officials say the acquisition will bolster protection of Poland's eastern borders and NATO's eastern flank, with Cezary Tomczyk noting 60% of SAN costs, confirmed at 15 billion zloty, will support the Polish defence industry.
- Claiming uniqueness, the government described SAN as Europe’s first integrated, intelligent anti-drone system, but analysts warn reliance on traditional hardware risks unpreparedness while Mariusz Błaszczak criticized foreign firms as beneficiaries.
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In September, two dozen Russian drones flew almost undisturbed over Poland. Now Warsaw wants to arm itself – with a huge investment.
Poland’s Historic $4.2 Billion SAN Anti-Drone System Contract to Boost Defense Capabilities
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. We bring you stories from the g…
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