[1] The program aims to enhance Poland's military readiness and border security through a comprehensive mix of modern surveillance systems, physical barriers, and infrastructure development.
[2] East Shield includes the erection of physical barriers designed to impede and control movement across the border.
[3] Poland has expressed its intention to collaborate with NATO partners and the European Union on the East Shield program.
The initiative is seen as a pivotal project that will reshape the security dynamics in the region, particularly in light of the collective defense of the eastern flank of NATO.
The announcement of East Shield has been met with support from various quarters, including the Baltic states, which share similar security concerns.