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Poland Bans Chinese Vehicles at Military Sites Over Security Concerns

2/18/2026

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Poland prohibits Chinese-made vehicles from entering military facilities due to data-collection concerns, the Polish Army says.
Access to secured sites is allowed only if specific functions are disabled and safeguards are met.
The military bans linking company phones to infotainment systems in Chinese-manufactured vehicles.
The measures are precautionary, align with NATO practices to protect defense infrastructure, and do not apply to publicly accessible locations.

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Poland prohibits Chinese-made vehicles from entering military facilities due to data-collection concerns, the Polish Army says.
Access to secured sites is allowed only if specific functions are disabled and safeguards are met.
The military bans linking company phones to infotainment systems in Chinese-manufactured vehicles.
The measures are precautionary, align with NATO practices to protect defense infrastructure, and do not apply to publicly accessible locations.