Poland has announced plans to deploy an advanced anti-drone defense system along its eastern border by 2026, with full deployment expected by 2027. The system, known as the “Sun” system, is designed to enhance the country’s ability to detect and neutralize unauthorized or potentially hostile drone activity in the region.
The deployment of the Sun system represents a significant element of Poland’s broader security strategy, referred to as the “Eastern Shield.” This initiative aims to bolster defense capabilities in response to regional security concerns and to protect critical infrastructure and border areas from aerial threats.
Initial batteries of the Sun system are slated to become operational as early as 2026, providing Poland with a new layer of aerial defense. The system is expected to play a crucial role in safeguarding against drone incursions that could carry out surveillance, smuggling, or other disruptive activities.
The announcement underscores Poland’s commitment to modernizing its defense infrastructure and strengthening regional security cooperation in Eastern Europe. Details about the specific technology or the deployment locations within the border region have not been publicly disclosed.