The practical dimension of national security – even beyond the conference halls

IN.SE.CON is a forum for discussions on digital sovereignty, C4ISR systems, the integration of dual-use technologies, and the real challenges facing the Polish Armed Forces, public administration, and the private sector. In 2026, event participants will be able to experience these topics outside the conference halls as well.

Two specialized military vehicles used in the country’s modern defense system will be on display in front of the Poznań Congress Center building.

The first of these will be the Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (LOTR) “Kleszcz”—a modern, amphibious 4×4 reconnaissance platform developed by a consortium led by AMZ-Kutno S.A. The design, derived from the AMZ Bóbr (Bóbr-3) family, was conceived as a successor to the aging BRDM-2s.

The LOTR “Kleszcz” combines a high level of ballistic protection (STANAG 4569 Level 2, upgradeable to Level 3) and mine resistance of at least Level 2a with strategic and tactical mobility. The vehicle reaches a speed of ≥ 90–100 km/h on the road while retaining its amphibious capability (approx. 7 km/h). It is equipped with advanced EO/IR sensors, stabilized sensors, rangefinders, a telescopic mast, and BMS and encrypted communication systems, with full integration into C4ISR architecture and unmanned platforms.

A crew of 3–5 soldiers operates a remotely controlled weapon module (7.62–12.7 mm), and the power-pack design allows for quick replacement of components in field conditions. Depending on the armor configuration, the vehicle’s weight falls within the 14–16-ton class.

The second vehicle to be presented will be the PMN BAOBAB-K – a mine-laying vehicle based on the Jelcz 8×8 chassis. The system enables fully automated deployment of minefields with specified density, length, and self-destruction time. The onboard computer calculates the vehicle’s speed, launcher parameters, and mine firing frequency while driving, ensuring precise minefield parameters.

The BAOBAB-K can lay minefields on both sides of the vehicle and behind it, and can operate in manual mode if necessary. Data regarding the parameters and coordinates of minefields are recorded on digital maps and can be transmitted via radio to higher command levels.

The system’s basic parameters include, among others:

– up to 600 mines,

– laying range of 60–180 m,

– minefield length of up to 1,800 m,

– laying speed of 5–20 km/h (automatically adjusted to the density of the field),

– reloading time under 30 minutes,

– two-person crew.

The equipment includes, among other things, an on-board computer, a terminal with a digital map, the FONET communication system, a VHF radio, GPS, active protection with smoke grenade launchers, and devices supporting operation and training.

The presentation of both vehicles offers a unique opportunity to see solutions that are used on a daily basis within the nation’s defense structures and provide a practical dimension to the topics discussed during the congress.

IN.SE.CON 2026 is a place where the world of cybersecurity meets real-world operational systems—both in the digital and physical realms.