Poland’s Air Defence Test: Success, but Major Gaps Remain

Poland’s Air Defence Test: Success, but Major Gaps Remain Jarosław Gromadziński 11.09.2025 07:55 DrukujPDFMinisterstwo obrony HolandiiPhoto. Holenderskie F-35 nad Polską FacebookTwitterLinkedInCopy linkSend email The recent downing of Russian Shahed drones over Poland demonstrated that national and allied defence procedures work under pressure. Yet the reliance on fifth-generation fighters and the absence of a robust lowest-tier counter-drone capability highlight critical vulnerabilities. The intent was to test not only military readiness, but also the resilience of public confidence and information management. Gen. Gromadziński shares this view, emphasising that Poland lacks a complete layered air defence structure.