Anti-drone Revolution in Poland. Norway as a Key Partner
Poland has signed a groundbreaking agreement to build the SAN anti-drone system. The contract, worth approximately PLN 16 billion and co-financed by the EU SAFE fund, covers 18 batteries and is being implemented by a consortium of the Polish Armaments Group and Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. This is the first such comprehensive anti-drone shield system in Europe.
The contract for the delivery of SAN anti-drone systems was signed on April 30, 2026.
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On January 30, 2026, a contract was signed at the PIT-Radwar S.A. plant in Kobyłka for the delivery of SAN air defense systems designed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles. The ceremony was attended by, among others, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense Paweł Bejda.
Poland Wants to Counter Russian Drones
The SAN system is a multi-layered solution that includes sensors, effectors, and both kinetic and non-kinetic countermeasures. According to the plan, the program covers 18 batteries, 52 fire platoons, 18 command platoons, and 703 vehicles—mostly based on Jelcz and Legwan chassis.
“This is not a single piece of equipment, but an entire interconnected system capable of countering aerial, helicopter, and, above all, drone threats,” emphasized the Minister of National Defense. He noted that the impetus for accelerating the work was the night of September 9–10, 2025, when Russian drones violated NATO airspace for the first time.
“This is not a single piece of equipment, but an entire interconnected system capable of countering aerial, helicopter, and, above all, drone threats,” emphasized the Minister of National Defense. He noted that the impetus for accelerating the work was the night of September 9–10, 2025, when Russian drones violated NATO airspace for the first time.
Norway Cooperates with Poland Once Again
The contract is being carried out by a consortium consisting of the Polish Armaments Group (leader), Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, and the Polish company Advanced Protection Systems. The Norwegian corporation announced that the contract is worth about NOK 16 billion and revealed plans to invest in increasing production capacity in Poland.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized that the SAN program is an example of real European solidarity in the field of security. “Poland protects the eastern border of the European Union and NATO, but it is not left alone. The SAN program benefits from unprecedented European funds.”
Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized that the SAN program is an example of real European solidarity in the field of security. “Poland protects the eastern border of the European Union and NATO, but it is not left alone. The SAN program benefits from unprecedented European funds.”
The SAN systems will first secure the eastern border of the Republic of Poland. They will complement the integrated air and missile defense system. The investment will be carried out with funds from the EU SAFE fund.
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