Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz made the announcement on Monday during a briefing on artificial intelligence alongside military commanders.
The meeting took place at the headquarters of the Cyberspace Defense Component Command in Legionowo near Warsaw.
'Disinformation is one of the most dangerous weapons'
Speaking at a press conference afterward, Kosiniak-Kamysz said that ensuring Poland’s security requires investment at multiple levels.
"We must be resilient," he told reporters. "Disinformation is one of the most dangerous weapons used today."
He reiterated that cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology are top priorities for the Polish government.
“These are our main tasks,” he said.
Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk echoed this view, saying that Poland has one of NATO’s most modern cyber defense forces.
'Another step in strengthening our security'
He described the new AI center as "another step in strengthening our security."
Tomczyk also revealed that Poland’s military networks face an average of 5,000 cyberattacks annually.
"Statistically, there is an attack on Polish military networks every two hours," he said. "Our soldiers defend us from these threats, preventing the exposure of sensitive information and the compromise of our networks. This is a critical mission today."
Kosiniak-Kamysz told the press conference that the defense ministry has adopted an artificial intelligence development strategy extending to 2039.
The next five years, he said, will be crucial in shaping Poland’s position in this field.
Establishing the Artificial Intelligence Implementation Center is part of this strategy. The center will operate within the Cyberspace Defense Component Command, one of NATO’s most advanced units of its kind.
Kosiniak-Kamysz also stressed the growing importance of artificial intelligence in military operations.
"In a few years, no army will be able to function without artificial intelligence," he said. "We are fully aware of this. Without embracing AI, we won’t be able to train soldiers, make decisions, manage logistics, conduct operations or control the battlefield."
(rt/gs)
Source: IAR, PAP, gov.pl