The Polish General Staff is preparing a document that will prohibit the entry of privately owned cars produced in China into the territory of the country’s military units and institutions.
The move was justified citing concerns over national security, according to a Polish Radio report.
According to Armed Forces officials, modern Chinese-made vehicles are equipped with a large number of electronic systems and sensors capable of collecting data from the surrounding environment. Information that could potentially be collected includes photo and video images, audio recordings, and vehicle geolocation data.
In the assessment of the Polish Army, such data sets could be exploited for espionage purposes, especially in areas that are sensitive from a military point of view. Therefore, these restrictions will not only apply within barracks and military facilities, but also in surrounding parking areas used by civilian employees, military personnel and visitors.
This Polish initiative follows a trend also seen in other countries. In November 2025, Israel began confiscating Chinese-made official vehicles used by officers, citing similar reasons related to security risks and protection of sensitive information.
The proposal is still in the drafting stage, but reflects growing concerns, both at European and international level, regarding the use of embedded technology in modern vehicles and its potential use for strategic data collection.
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