Bloomberg reports.Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced that Warsaw will unveil investments in drone detection, jamming and neutralization technology this month, with Polish companies expected to secure at least half of the contracts. The initiative comes as part of a broader air-defense modernization program, though the ministry has not disclosed the total value of the planned investments.The decision follows a September incident that exposed critical vulnerabilities in Poland's airspace defenses. NATO was forced to scramble fighter jets to shoot down approximately 20 drones that violated Polish territory during a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine—marking the first such military response since Moscow's full-scale invasion began in 2022. The episode highlighted the costly inefficiency of deploying expensive interceptor missiles against inexpensive unmanned aircraft."We agree with the idea of strengthening the defense of the skies over the entire European Union and are willing to consider external proposals or solutions," Tomczyk told Bloomberg. "But we give priority to national projects."While Poland supports the EU's drone wall concept, Tomczyk emphasized it would only serve to "complement" the domestic system. "If there're any external tools, we will use them to the fullest," he said.Poland intends to finance its drone shield through the EU's new SAFE defense loan program. Given its strategic position bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, Poland received the largest initial SAFE allocation—43.7 billion euros ($50.8 billion) in available funding.The government has set an ambitious timeline: initial capabilities must become operational within three months of the official announcements, with the complete anti-drone system finished within two years."A counter-drone weapon must be comprehensive," Tomczyk explained. "It should consist of various sensors and effectors operating simultaneously, first detecting and identifying objects, and then neutralizing them."The new anti-drone capabilities will add another defensive layer to Poland's existing long- and medium-range air defense systems, creating an integrated network designed to counter aircraft, helicopters, drones and cruise missiles.Poland has already accelerated its drone procurement efforts. In July, the defense ministry committed 200 million zloty ($54.2 million) for combat and training drones this year, while streamlining acquisition procedures for unmanned systems."The way in which both Russians and Ukrainians are using unmanned weapon systems today shows that strengthening our capabilities in this area must be a priority in all spheres of activity: in the air, on land, and at sea," Tomczyk said.