Poland’s SAN Counter-Drone Air Defense System to Enter Service This Year

Poland has revealed details of the SAN program, a future system designed to protect the country from unmanned aerial vehicles.

According to Defence24, the information was disclosed in a statement by General Artur Kuptel.

The SAN system is intended to address new aerial threats Poland has faced, particularly those that emerged in September last year.

According to General Kuptel, the system’s primary task will be to detect and counter a wide range of aerial targets – not only strike UAVs such as the Shahed, but also smaller-class drones and, under certain conditions, other types of targets.

The system is planned to include 30-mm artillery guns equipped with programmable ammunition.

In addition, the system will be equipped with APKWS guided missiles as well as interceptor drones.

The procurement of non-kinetic means of engagement is also planned, likely including electronic warfare systems, electronic intelligence capabilities, and microwave-based weapons.

The SAN system will be equipped with active radar stations and electro-optical sensors, enabling the detection, classification, and tracking of aerial targets.

According to military plans, several batteries of the system will be delivered to the Polish Armed Forces and integrated into existing air defense units.

The first SAN batteries are expected to enter operational duty in 2026, with deliveries scheduled to be completed in 2027.

Overall, Poland plans to procure six batteries for the system.

It should be recalled that the launch of the SAN program was announced in November 2025.