Polish AI & Tech Industry Roundup – January 31, 2026

Polish Military Tech & Cybersecurity

Samsung Galaxy S23/S24 Certified for Polish Armed Forces

Polish Cyber Defense Forces (Wojska Obrony Cyberprzestrzeni) have completed certification of Samsung Galaxy S23 and S24 smartphones for military use. Both devices passed rigorous cryptographic security tests and meet strict classified information protection requirements.

Key Points:

First commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) devices certified for Polish military classified communications
Samsung Knox multi-layer security platform meets military-grade encryption standards
Cost-effective alternative to specialized military devices (S24 costs under 3,000 PLN retail)
Collaboration between Polish military cryptologists and Samsung specialists
Significantly reduces procurement costs while maintaining security standards

Source: Spider’s Web

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Polish Defense Technology Exports

Piorun Anti-Aircraft System Gains International Recognition

Poland’s portable anti-aircraft missile system “Piorun” (Thunderbolt), manufactured by Mesko in Skarżysko-Kamienna, continues expanding its global footprint with new NATO customers.

Key Points:

Sweden signed $320 million contract in September 2025 (DSEI London), now operational
Current users: Ukraine (combat-proven), Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Norway, Belgium, Georgia
USA purchased hundreds of units for testing; France showing interest
Effective against helicopters, drones, low-flying aircraft, and cruise missiles
Features cooled thermal seeker, proximity fuse, and modern targeting system
Combat-tested successfully in Ukraine conflict

Source: Business Insider Polska

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Polish Space Technology

POLSA Tracks Chinese Rocket Re-entry with Domestic Telescope Network

Polish Space Agency (POLSA) successfully monitored the uncontrolled re-entry of Chinese ZQ-3 rocket stage (11 tons) using Poland’s POLON optical telescope network and advanced orbital analysis.

Key Points:

POLSA’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Operations Center tracked rocket debris
Collaboration with Polish companies: 6Roads, Sybilla Technologies, and University of Zielona Góra
Polish telescopes (in Chile, South Africa, Australia) recorded object at below 200km altitude
First alert issued 4 days before re-entry; NOTAM warnings coordinated with air traffic control
In 2025, POLSA analyzed over 50 major objects (130+ reports total)
Demonstrates Poland’s growing space monitoring capabilities

Source: POLSA

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Blockchain & Sports Tech

Polish Olympic Athletes Launch Blockchain Token Platform

Polish crypto exchange zondacrypto, in partnership with the Polish Olympic Committee (PKOl), launched Team PL (TMPL) – an ERC-20 blockchain token connecting fans with Olympic athletes.

Key Points:

1 billion token total supply with deflationary burning mechanism
20% of public sale proceeds (target: ~€1M) funds Polish Olympic sports programs
Token utility: exclusive voting rights, athlete memorabilia purchases, closed event access
Integrated EARN staking program with rewards
Special 70M TMPL allocation for ZND token stakers (4-year distribution)
Public trading debut: February 6, 2026, 15:00 CET

Technology:

Ethereum-based ERC-20 standard
Smart contract burning mechanism for reduced supply
Synergy with ZND ecosystem loyalty program

Source: Akademia Krypto / Spider’s Web

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Summary

Poland’s tech sector demonstrated strength across defense, space, and blockchain innovation in the past 24 hours. Military-grade cybersecurity certification of commercial smartphones, expanding exports of domestically-produced defense systems, advanced space monitoring capabilities through Polish telescope networks, and innovative blockchain applications in sports all highlight Poland’s growing technological capabilities and international competitiveness.

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Article compiled from Polish technology news sources, January 30-31, 2026