Poland to receive new European Union’s SAFE loans programme to boost cyber defence among other capabilities


Poland will receive EUR 43.7 billion in low-interest loans from the European Union’s new SAFE programme to boost defence capabilities, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Tuesday, confirming earlier reports.

Calling the decision “a historic success,” Kosiniak-Kamysz said the funds will guarantee continued investment in Poland’s security and defence, including air and missile defences, artillery systems, ammunition, drones, anti-drone technology, and cyber defence.

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Source: Polskie Radio News


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