Poland, Starlink and Russia
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WARSAW, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Police have detained two more people in connection with a fire at a Starlink station in Poland last month, private broadcaster RMF FM reported on Tuesday, citing anonymous sources,
Polish authorities say two Turkish citizens are allegedly behind an attempt to sabotage a Starlink ground-based 'gateway' facility last month.
At the MSPO defense exhibition in September, Turkish electronics manufacturer ASELSAN signed an agreement with Polish armored-vehicle producer AMZ-Kutno to supply additional reconnaissance and surveillance systems. The deal followed a $410 million electronic-warfare contract awarded to ASELSAN in December 2025.
Poland deployed 20,000 officers to schools after a series of stabbings, including one fatality, prompted officials to address a surge in youth violence.
The prime minister urged additional sanctions on Moscow, saying the “path through peace does not lie through weakness.”
Foreign minister Radosław Sikorski says risk of casualties is rising as Moscow escalates sabotage campaign on European soil
Norway’s Kongsberg has decided to build a new production facility for counter-drone systems in northern Poland.
U.S. weapons deliveries to European allies are facing delays, especially Patriot air-defense missiles for Poland, as American stockpiles are strained by competing global commitments. NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker said the Ukraine weapons-supply program remains unchanged but acknowledged delays in air-defense deliveries as allies race to meet Ukraine’s needs before winter.
Poland is anticipated to hold one of the strongest ground forces in Europe as it aims for a fleet of 1,600 tanks by 2032.
On October 12, 2026, Polish government officials announced that German law enforcement authorities arrested two Turkish nationals suspected of carrying out an arson attack against a Starlink satellite gateway ground station in Poland.
Taiwan and Poland are working on signing an agreement before the end of year to facilitate investment in the European nation, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said on Monday.Lin is leading a delegation to Poland,