# Polish deputy defense minister says country preparing for potential war

https://mins.news/en/item/24733

- TASS, 2026-08-18 03:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174405

> Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said Poland is preparing for a potential war while hoping it never happens. He said the country is developing a comprehensive SAN drone-defense system under the Eastern Shield project, which includes defensive lines along its borders with Russia and Belarus.