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science5 days ago•16 min saved

Ancient Polish Fault Unearthed, Rewriting Poland's Seismic Risk

Scientists studying Brzegi in southern Poland have identified an ancient seismic scar that reveals a previously unknown buried fault. Using airborne LiDAR, geophysical surveys, and paleoseismic trenching, researchers linked the visible fault scar to a deeper break that formed 10,000–50,000 years ago, suggesting the region’s earthquake history extends far beyond modern records and signaling a potential for rare, higher-magnitude quakes. The findings could lead to updated hazard assessments and mapping for the area.

via Earth.com|

#brzegi #earthquakes #fault-line

world9 days ago•23 min saved

Poland restricts Chinese cars on military premises citing data-security fears

Poland barred Chinese-made vehicles from entering military facilities over concerns their onboard sensors could collect sensitive data, with access allowed only if certain functions are disabled and safeguards are met, and it banned linking company phones to infotainment systems in these vehicles, though publicly accessible sites are exempt, aligning with NATO-style defense protections.

via Reuters|

#china #nato #poland

defence18 days ago•13 min saved

FSB links Polish intelligence to Moscow assassination bid against GRU deputy head

Russia’s FSB alleges Polish intelligence aided last week’s attempt on General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia’s GRU, in Moscow, claiming the operation was ordered by Ukraine’s SBU; Kyiv denies involvement and Poland has not commented. A suspect, Lyubomir Korba, was detained in Dubai and handed to Russia, along with accomplice Viktor Vasin in Moscow; the FSB says both admitted their roles and that Korba’s Polish son Lubos helped recruit via Polish intelligence. No independent evidence has been released and Poland has yet to respond.

via Notes From Poland|

#assassination #defence #fsb

world18 days ago•4 min saved

Poland bets on mass mobilisation to reshape NATO's eastern flank

Poland plans a 2039 force of 300,000 active troops and 200,000 reservists, plus a high-readiness reserve, backed by universal training and rapid integration of drones, AI-enabled command systems, and long-range strike capabilities, funded at over 4% of GDP and tied to a societal defence approach. The move signals a mass, technology-augmented shift in deterrence and reshapes NATO’s eastern posture, while raising concerns about demographic constraints and opportunity costs.

via The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site|

#defense #drones #mobilization

world18 days ago•6 min saved

Russia escalates cyber sabotage of Europe’s energy grid with Polish plants under attack

Russia’s hybrid warfare appears to be escalating as cyberattacks hit about 30 energy facilities in Poland, threatening a major blackout during a cold snap and signaling broader European subversion beyond Ukraine. The incidents reportedly point to the involvement of Russia’s security services (FSB), highlighting a bold expansion of Moscow’s clandestine strikes against critical infrastructure.

via The Economist|

#cyberattack #energy-security #hybrid-warfare

europe20 days ago•4 min saved

Kyiv appeals to Poland for urgent help after sweeping Russian hit on Ukraine’s power grid

Ukraine asked Poland for emergency energy assistance after Russia launched a massive attack damaging energy infrastructure, including the Burshtynska and Dobrotvirska power plants in western Ukraine, triggering widespread outages as cold weather bites; restoration will begin once security allows, and Poland briefly suspended flight operations at Rzeszow and Lublin as a precaution to keep military air traffic flowing.

via France 24|

#energy #europe #poland

world21 days ago•34 min saved

Poland’s skies reopen as NATO jets exit after Russia strikes on Ukraine

Poland’s Lublin and Rzeszów airports reopened after authorities said military aviation activity in Polish airspace, triggered by Russia’s strikes on Ukraine, had ended; Poland reported no airspace violations and thanked NATO and the German air force for help as air defense returned to normal and Ukraine reported strikes on energy facilities.

via Reuters|

#airspace #nato #poland

defense25 days ago•4 min saved

Poland signs deal to deploy nationwide anti-drone shield with Kongsberg-PGZ

Poland has signed a PLN 15 billion contract with a Kongsberg-PGZ consortium to develop and deploy the San counter-UAS system to defend its airspace from Russian drones; the package includes 18 anti-drone batteries, 52 firing platoons, 18 command platoons and about 703 vehicles, with initial deliveries due in 2026. Kongsberg’s share is about NOK 16 billion. The SAN program is part of a broader overhaul of Poland’s air defense alongside Narew, Pilica+ and Patriot systems, funded in part by EU SAFE loans.

via Defense News|

#anti-drone #counter-uas #defense

world28 days ago•6 min saved

Poland to Build €3.5B Breakthrough Anti-Drone Shield for NATO’s East

Poland signed a two-year contract worth about €3.4–3.5 billion to develop the San anti-drone system, an unprecedented, integrated defense network described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as a breakthrough for protecting Poland’s eastern border and NATO’s eastern flank. Led by PGZ with APS and Norway’s Kongsberg, the program will include 18 anti-drone batteries and 700+ vehicles, complementing the country’s existing layered air-defense network including Patriot, Narew, and Pilica.

via Kyiv Post|

#anti-drone #defense #eastern-border

world1 month ago•22 min saved

Poland's Army Boom Needs Hybrid-Warfare Answers

Poland has led the EU in building a large, conventional army in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but experts warn that such forces face hybrid threats—like drones and other non-traditional warfare—requiring NATO and Warsaw to rethink tactics and capabilities beyond traditional equipment spending.

via The Washington Post|

#drones #europe #hybrid-warfare

economy1 month ago•1 min saved

Poland sticks with the złoty as growth outpaces the eurozone, eyes G20 instead of euro adoption

Poland’s finance officials say the country should keep the złoty for now, arguing the economy is outperforming eurozone peers and public opinion favors the currency; the shift under Prime Minister Tusk emphasizes economic reasons over politics as euro adoption is deprioritized. The OECD projects Poland to grow 3.4% this year, the fastest in the EU, while Warsaw seeks a G20 seat rather than joining the euro; Poland’s GDP topped $1 trillion and it has been invited to attend the Miami G20 meeting as an observer.

via TVP World|

#economicgrowth #economy #euroadoption

economy1 month ago•5 min saved

Poland bets on the zloty, delaying euro adoption amid booming growth

Poland says it will delay adopting the euro, arguing its economy now outperforms many euro-area peers and that keeping the zloty is in the country’s best interests. EU rules still require convergence before euro entry, but the timing is a political choice as Warsaw targets a G20 seat and public opinion leans toward staying with the zloty, with improved but careful relations between the government and the central bank amid tensions with the presidency.

via Financial Times|

#economy #eurozone #g20

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Russia-linked wiper targets Poland’s grid but power stays on

Poland’s electric grid was targeted by a new wiper malware, allegedly from Russia’s Sandworm group, on the late-December anniversary of a Ukraine grid attack. The payload, dubbed DynoWiper, aimed to disrupt communications between renewables and grid operators but did not cause a blackout. Attribution is at medium confidence and researchers say there’s no evidence of disruption, with several possible reasons the attack failed.

via Ars Technica|

#cyberattack #energy-grid #poland

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Sandworm Linked to 2025 Poland Power Grid Attack via DynoWiper, Says ESET

ESET researchers attribute the late-2025 Poland power grid attack to the Russia-aligned Sandworm APT with medium confidence, identifying the data-wiping malware DynoWiper (Win32/KillFiles.NMO). There are no reports of disruption; the incident aligns with Sandworm’s ongoing wiper activity in Ukraine and falls on the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Ukrainian grid attack.

via WeLiveSecurity|

#apt #dynowiper #poland

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Russia-Linked Wiper Attack on Poland’s Power Grid Foiled

European security firm ESET says a December attack on Poland’s energy sector used a destructive wiper called DynoWiper with the aim of causing outages; the attack was blocked before any power was cut, though it could have affected up to about 500,000 people. Authorities attribute the operation to Russia’s Sandworm/GRU, marking a notable disruptive cyber threat against Poland’s energy infrastructure and underscoring the risk of wiper campaigns.

via zetter-zeroday.com|

#cybersecurity #energy #poland