The Polish General Staff is preparing a document that would prohibit the entry of privately owned cars manufactured in China into the territory of the country’s military units and institutions.
The measure is justified by concerns related to national security, according to Polish Radio.
According to Armed Forces officials, modern Chinese vehicles are equipped with a large number of electronic systems and sensors capable of collecting data from the surrounding environment. The information potentially captured includes photos and video images, audio recordings, and vehicle geolocation data.
In the assessment of the Polish Army, this set of data could be exploited for espionage purposes, especially in areas considered militarily sensitive. For this reason, the restriction would not be limited only to the interior of barracks and military facilities, but would also apply to nearby parking areas used by civilian employees, military personnel, and visitors.
Poland’s initiative follows a trend observed in other countries. In November 2025, Israel began seizing Chinese-made official vehicles used by officers, also citing risks to security and the protection of sensitive information.
The proposal is still in the drafting stage, but it reflects growing concerns, in the European and international context, about the use of embedded technologies in modern vehicles and their potential use for collecting strategic data.
Source and images: Polskie Radio dla Zagranicy – Facebook | BYD. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
