Poland
Poland Extends Rosomak Armored Vehicle Production License Until 2034
Poland has extended the Rosomak armoured vehicle production licence until 2034, securing continued domestic manufacturing and long-term support for the Polish Armed Forces.
Poland
Poland Completes Delivery of 212 K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers Under First Contract
Poland has completed the delivery of all 212 K9A1 Thunder self-propelled howitzers under its first executive contract with South Korea’s Hanwha Defense. The deliveries mark a key step in restoring and modernizing Polish artillery capabilities.
Poland
PGZ Considers Retail Bond Issuance and Foreign Acquisitions as Profits Surge
Poland’s defence holding PGZ is considering a multi-billion-złoty issuance of retail and institutional bonds in 2026, alongside potential acquisitions of defence companies abroad, as the group projects record revenues and profits driven by ammunition, air-defence, and armoured vehicle programs.
Poland
Poland Weighs MiG-29 Transfer to Ukraine in Exchange for Drone Tech
Poland is negotiating the transfer of its ageing MiG-29 fleet to Ukraine in exchange for Ukrainian drone and missile technologies, a move that could strengthen Kyiv’s air capabilities while accelerating Warsaw’s defense-industrial development.
Poland
Poland Delivers First Batch of BORSUK Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Armed Forces
Poland has delivered the first 15 serial-production BORSUK infantry fighting vehicles to the Armed Forces, marking the acceleration of one of NATO’s most important modernization programs. The 6.5-billion-złoty contract will see 111 next-generation, amphibious IFVs fielded by 2029.
Poland
Brazil and Poland move toward KC-390 production footprint in Europe
Brazil’s Embraer and Poland’s PGZ have signed five cooperation agreements to advance industrial participation in the KC-390 Millennium, positioning Poland as a potential European hub for production and lifecycle support of the next-generation transport aircraft.
Germany
Germany and Poland move toward 2026 defense cooperation pact — with history still shaping the agenda
Germany and Poland are preparing a 2026 defense-cooperation agreement, signaling a strategic tightening of defense ties on NATO’s eastern flank, even as historical responsibility toward Polish WWII survivors remains intertwined with the diplomatic agenda.
Brussels
EU and UK fail to reach agreement on European defense funding
Europe’s attempt to build a unified defense-industrial framework has faltered, as the UK remains excluded from the EU’s new €150B SAF-E funding instrument — underscoring ongoing fragmentation in European strategic cooperation.
Poland
Poland Picks Sweden for Major Submarine Deal Under Orka Program — A Boost for Baltic Defense
Poland has chosen Sweden’s Saab to deliver three submarines as part of its €2.36B Orka program, marking a major modernization step for the Polish Navy and a strategic upgrade to NATO’s presence in the Baltic.
Poland
Poland Expands Small Arms Manufacturing: New FB “Lucznik” Production Hall Opens in Radom
FB “Łucznik”–Radom has inaugurated a new production hall worth 31 million PLN, expanding its output to 80,000 firearms per year — a strong industrial move during its 100-year anniversary.
Poland
Polish Defense Chief: Military Buildup Must Accelerate Regardless of Ukraine Peace Talks
Poland’s defense minister warned that negotiations over Ukraine should not slow Warsaw’s military expansion, stressing that accelerated modernization remains essential despite peace discussions.
Poland
Norway’s Kongsberg Commits €230 Million to New Defense Plants in Northern Poland
Norway’s Kongsberg Group is set to invest up to €230 million in two new defense plants in northern Poland, targeting production of anti-drone systems and unmanned maritime platforms. The move deepens Norway–Poland defense ties and reinforces Poland’s rise as a major European defense industry hub.