A Polish Armaments Group employee was arrested Wednesday on espionage charges, prompting Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz to assert that the state is actively safeguarding its critical national defense infrastructure.
Espionage Investigation and Arrest
The District Prosecutor’s Office in Poznań confirmed the arrest of a Polish national employed at a PGZ facility. The suspect is accused of spying for a foreign state, a charge for which the Poznań District Court has ordered a three-month pre-trial detention.
Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated on the X platform that the evidence was gathered by the Military Counterintelligence Service with the support of the Internal Security Agency. The minister emphasized that Poland is not only securing key defense contracts under the SAFE program but is also actively protecting the integrity of its armaments industry.
Strategic Importance of PGZ
The Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) serves as a holding company encompassing dozens of industrial plants, service facilities, and research centers essential to national defense. The group produces innovative systems used by the Polish Armed Forces and allied formations, including radar technology, small arms, optoelectronics, armored personnel carriers, artillery, and battlefield management systems.
Concurrent Espionage Cases
This arrest marks another recent development in national security investigations. Last week, the Internal Security Agency reported the detention of three Polish citizens accused of working for foreign intelligence services, which involved potential damage to the interests of the Republic of Poland.
The suspects in that case were allegedly involved in producing disinformation, preparing acts of sabotage, and supporting Russian aggression against Ukraine. Investigators further alleged that the group collected funds for Russian military equipment and gathered intelligence on the deployment of NATO troops stationed within Polish territory.