About us - National Defence Foundation

What we do as a foundation

The National Defence Foundation began as an initiative of Poles who served during the war in Ukraine. We first focused on translating their operational experience into training for the Polish Armed Forces, including special operations units.

We subsequently expanded our expertise to comprehensive civil-defence solutions: security audits, crisis-readiness programmes, specialist training and technology support for local government, institutions and infrastructure operators.

Main areas of activity

countering disinformation inspired by Russian and Belarusian services
specialist training and practical exercises for organisations
civil defence and crisis readiness training for local governments and organisations
transferring battlefield know-how to NATO forces and crisis management teams

Subject-matter scope

information resilience and counter-disinformation
specialist and partner-led training
civil defence and local community preparedness
technology transfer and modern battlefield know-how

C2-SENSE | FON project in the MilTech Akces NCBR programme

C2-SENSE is a C2-ISR simulator developed by FON as a training environment for command, staff work and crisis management. It focuses on decision quality under time pressure, information overload and incomplete situational awareness.

The project recreates the operating conditions of modern command teams: multi-source data streams, continuous verification of reports and decisions made despite contradictory signals, limited visibility and operational pressure.

C2-SENSE simulates disruptions, delays, loss of connectivity, spoofing, false reports and degraded ISR data quality. Participants learn to separate useful information from noise, errors and deliberate disinformation.

The solution is dual-use. The same technological core can support defence training, crisis management exercises, public-sector procedures and simulation environments for technology and training partners.

Project in brief

decision-making training, not only tool and interface operation
sensor-to-effector scenarios focused on data validation and action prioritisation
after-action review based on decision logs, reaction time and scenario flow
dual-use application: defence, crisis centres, education and simulation environments

What we are developing

map layer and situational picture for C2-ISR processes
fog-of-war modelling: disruptions, delays, spoofing and partial data loss
sensor and effector cooperation scenarios under time pressure
team decision assessment and exercise replay mechanisms
flexible environment for further training and crisis scenarios

Example applications

training staff and operational teams under information overload
exercises for crisis management centres working with incomplete data
validation of response procedures, cooperation and information flows

The project is delivered under the programme: MilTech Akces NCBR

The project is delivered under the MilTech Akces NCBR programme as a demonstrator for command training, ISR data validation and crisis management.

Training partnership with Civil Response

Photos used on the website come from training delivered with Civil Response. The partnership covers practical modules, scenario exercises and public safety training. Partner website

Training delivered by FON and Civil Response — Team training and situational scenarios delivered with Civil Response.

Practical training exercises — Work under time pressure and operational decisions in simulated threat conditions.

Instructors and participants during training — Instruction led by practitioners with operational experience.

FON and Civil Response field workshop — Field modules focused on public safety and response procedures.

Practical exercises under the Civil Response partnership — Tactical and communication exercises improving team readiness.

Training programme participants — Joint FON and Civil Response training programmes for different audiences.

Strategic partner

Strategic cooperation with Maritime Safety & Security

We have started strategic cooperation with Maritime Safety & Security, the first Polish maritime security company founded by Lt Cdr (res.) Sebastian Kalitowski. The partnership focuses on civil defence, critical infrastructure protection and preparing teams for hybrid threats.

Maritime Safety & Security contributes maritime security, port and vessel protection, high-risk environment work and crew training expertise. FON combines this with civil defence, information resilience and dual-use project capabilities.

Maritime Safety & Security

Maritime Safety & Security yacht safety training — Safety of crews, yachts and port infrastructure.

Maritime Safety & Security anti-piracy training — Scenarios for high-risk environments.

Ship protection by Maritime Safety & Security — Protection of vessels, ports and critical infrastructure.

Maritime Safety & Security rescue exercises — Response, isolation and crew support during incidents.

Team and founders

FON founder | veteran of the war in Ukraine

Piotr Mitkiewicz

Veteran of the war in Ukraine with frontline experience in reconnaissance, drones and the realities of the modern battlefield. At FON he brings operational perspective to civil defence, public preparedness and technology development.

FON co-founder | strategic affairs representative

Kamil Marczak

Operations manager and technology project leader developing Foundation initiatives. He combines implementation, finance and startup experience with building products and partnerships. At FON he is responsible for service development, strategic cooperation and dual-use initiatives, including C2-SENSE.

The National Defence Foundation and the law firm in which its founders operate are separate entities. FON social projects are carried out independently.

A team of security, education and crisis resilience practitioners.