Poland fleshed out details on Monday of "East Shield", a 10 billion zloty ($2.55 billion) programme to beef up defences along its eastern border with Belarus and Russia, saying it hoped to complete the plans by 2028. The border has been a flashpoint since migrants started flocking there in 2021, after Belarus, a close Russian ally, opened travel agencies in the Middle East offering a new unofficial route into Europe - a move the European Union said was designed to create a crisis. The Polish defence ministry presented details of the programme, including plans to build fortifications, hubs and telecommunication systems in coordination with other eastern frontline NATO allies - Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Defence officials in Poland, a NATO member, are detailing plans to fortify and strengthen the eastern borders with Russia and Belarus. In response to perceived threats including cyber-attacks and illegal push of migrants, Poland is investing $2.5 billion in security measures and collaborating with Baltic states.
Poland has unveiled the 'East Shield' program, a $2.55 billion initiative to enhance defenses along its border with Belarus and Russia, aiming to complete the project by 2028. This program includes building fortifications and advanced anti-drone and reconnaissance systems in coordination with NATO allies. The effort is a response to escalating border tensions since 2021 and the Ukraine conflict.
Defense officials in Poland have shared details on a plan to strengthen the country's eastern border. They say Poland is at constant risk of hostile actions by Russia and its ally, Belarus.
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