At the Polish Naval Academy in Gdynia, the AMV UAV Forum was held, focusing on the development and integration of multi-domain unmanned systems. The event aimed to create a platform for in-depth debate on the operational, technological and societal use of unmanned technologies.

According to the organisers, the conference was designed as a space for the exchange of views among military experts, representatives of the defence industry, academia and public administration. Discussions centred on the practical application of unmanned platforms across multiple domains—land, sea, air and underwater—while also drawing on lessons from ongoing armed conflicts, particularly in terms of operational effectiveness, scalability of production and integration with other combat systems.

“As an initiative, it is particularly valuable because it creates a platform where all sectors interested in drone technologies can meet,” said Łukasz Wyszyński, a lecturer at the academy. He highlighted the importance of cooperation between the scientific community, private sector, military and public administration, noting that each plays a distinct role—from developing solutions to applying them in both operational and civilian contexts, including crisis response and dual-use scenarios.

During panel sessions, experts and institutional representatives discussed approaches enabling interoperability between platforms operating across air, land and maritime domains. Particular attention was given to the growing role of artificial intelligence, autonomy, and the need to streamline decision-making chains in operational environments. Technological, operational and economic aspects of detecting and neutralising threats were also examined.

The forum also addressed civilian applications of unmanned systems, including their use by public services, as well as legislative and competency-related challenges facing state institutions. Wyszyński noted the rapid development of the maritime civilian sector in recent years—particularly port infrastructure, energy transmission and offshore wind farms—which increasingly rely on unmanned technologies for construction, monitoring and maintenance.

“Some drones remain operator-controlled, while others already incorporate elements of artificial intelligence,” he added. “In Poland, research institutes are developing solutions not only for the military, but also for everyday civilian use. Many military technologies are designed with crisis scenarios in mind, while in between lies the broad dual-use sector—solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs in the economy, but can also strengthen situational awareness in times of crisis.”

At the conclusion of the conference, organisers presented the concept of the ARMA Forum—an initiative intended to establish a permanent expert platform integrating Poland’s unmanned systems community. The event was organised by KPH Group, publisher of Gazeta Morska, in cooperation with the Polish Naval Academy.