Norwegian defence firm Kongsberg to build anti-drone factory in Poland
It will invest over 200 million zloty (€46 million) in the facility, creating over 100 long-term jobs.
Norwegian defense company Kongsberg announced plans to build a new factory in Poland to produce anti-drone systems, investing over 200 million zloty (€46 million) in the facility. This move aims to support Polish industry and defense capabilities, as well as strengthen Kongsberg's presence in the country. The announcement was made at the Warsaw Security Forum, where Norway is serving as the official partner nation this year.
The facility, expected to create more than 100 long-term jobs, will be constructed in northern Poland near the Tricity area on the Baltic Sea coast. Construction is slated to begin this year, with production commencing in the first half of 2028. The decision comes in response to growing concerns over the threat of Russian drones, particularly after 20 Russian drones violated Polish airspace in September last year.
The project aligns with Poland's increasing investments in drone and counter-drone systems, which rose from 100 million zloty in 2023 to 26 billion zloty in 2026.
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