The Polish Armaments Agency has announced that the Polish military is exploring the purchase of laser weapons to strengthen its defensive capabilities.
The agency issued a notice indicating plans to conduct preliminary market consultations for acquiring a Laser Weapon System (LSBSE).
According to the document, Poland intends to acquire two systems: one capable of targeting objects at up to one kilometre, and a second with a range of up to three kilometres. The agency set a deadline of April 30 for submitting offers.
The LSBSE system is designed to neutralize drones as well as counter missiles and artillery shells. The agency stressed that the system must be compatible with wheeled and tracked platforms, containerised units, modular setups, and naval platforms.
The move comes amid heightened NATO activity near Russia’s western borders, which Moscow has long described as unprecedented. NATO continues to expand operations in the region, citing the need to deter Russian aggression.
Western countries have also raised concerns about an imminent Russian threat, including alleged incursions by drones into their airspace. Recent events, however, revealed that some of these drones were actually Ukrainian.
On March 29, two drones landed in Finland, prompting Helsinki to label the incident a serious breach of territorial safety and open an investigation. Kyiv later confirmed the drones were Ukrainian and issued an official apology the following day.
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