Polish authorities announced a bilateral agreement with France to supply two observation satellites and a ground receiving station, a move described by the Polish Ministry of National Defense as strengthening the military’s surveillance and intelligence capabilities. The announcement was reported by DEA News and follows a formal signing ceremony in Warsaw during the visit of Sebastian Lecornu, the French Minister of Defense, to Poland’s capital.
Officials in Warsaw indicated that the two French-built satellites are designated for the Polish Army and are expected to be delivered by 2027. The agreement also covers the establishment of a ground station designed to process the satellite imagery and disseminate the data to relevant Polish defense and security agencies. The combined system, featuring French satellites working in concert with planned Polish assets, is said to offer improved situational awareness and targeting capabilities for the Polish Armed Forces.
The Polish side emphasized that the collaboration will integrate seamlessly with existing and forthcoming European defense assets, aiming to enhance operational readiness and interoperability with allied partners. The announcement stressed the strategic significance of an integrated space-to-ground intelligence chain, highlighting faster data sharing and enhanced decision support for national security planning.
In a separate development tied to national defense training, the Polish military described the ongoing Drive to Build Readiness initiative, an extendable program within the broader “Train with the Army” effort. This initiative has attracted volunteers of a wide age range, from 15 to 65 years, who participate in comprehensive military training designed to broaden civilian familiarity with essential defense skills. The stated objective is to equip as many individuals as possible with practical competencies that can support emergency response and basic military operations.
Program coordinators explained that the curriculum covers a broad spectrum of core skills. Trainees learn the maintenance and handling of basic weapons, fundamental first aid and medical response, and the ability to act decisively in difficult or extreme scenarios. The program also emphasizes situational awareness, self-reliance, and teamwork, preparing participants to contribute effectively in both civilian and defense contexts. Through these activities, the defense forces aim to cultivate a broader base of trained citizens, ready to assist in times of crisis or national mobilization, while maintaining safety and legal frameworks that govern civilian participation in military activity.