Poland is in the final stages of developing its own loitering munition, similar to the Iranian Shahed-136. This was announced by Polish Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
According to the head of the military department, work on the drone is being carried out as part of a program implemented by the recently established Center for Autonomous Systems. The drone is designed for strike missions and will be integrated into the Polish Armed Forces in the near future.
“We are in the final phase of developing a Polish analogue of the Shahed. The first tests are planned for April,” Kosiniak-Kamysz told reporters.
The development is taking place amid a sharp increase in threats from unmanned aerial vehicles, including in the context of the conflict in Eastern Europe and regular attacks by Russian-made drones. Warsaw is seeking to reduce its dependence on imported systems and create its own line of inexpensive yet effective long-range strike UAVs.
Experts note that Poland’s acquisition of its own mass-produced kamikaze drones could significantly alter the balance of power in the region, especially in combination with the rapidly developing “drone wall” system—a national shield against unmanned threats.
Official technical specifications of the new UAV have not yet been released. More detailed information is expected after the first tests in April 2026.