Poland's military has prohibited Chinese-manufactured vehicles from accessing secured military installations, citing fears that built-in sensors could gather classified information. The restrictions allow exceptions if certain security measures are implemented and specific vehicle functions are turned off.
WARSAW – The Polish military announced Tuesday evening that it has implemented a ban on Chinese-manufactured vehicles entering secure military installations, expressing concerns that embedded sensors in these cars could potentially gather classified information.
According to a military statement, exceptions may be granted for these vehicles to access restricted areas only when certain functions are deactivated and additional security protocols required by individual facilities are implemented.
The armed forces have also prohibited personnel from linking work phones to entertainment and navigation systems in cars produced in China as an additional measure to prevent potential data breaches.
Military officials clarified that these new rules do not extend to military facilities open to the public, including medical centers, healthcare clinics, libraries, legal offices, and recreational facilities for service members.
The Polish Army emphasized that these security measures are preventative steps that mirror protocols already adopted by NATO partners and allied nations to maintain robust protection standards for defense installations.