That’s brief summary made by Mr Tomasz Dmitruk, well known Polish military journalist, based on interviews given by Mr Adam Leszkiewicz – a CEO of PGZ [Polish Armaments Group – state owned conglomerate of majority of Polish MIC industry], posted here: https://x.com/goltarr/status/2045530350252589368
The list is NOT exhaustive, there are many issues not touched, i.e. Navy, involvement in air components, or various air defense projects on higher tiers than VSHORAD.
Gemini OCR & translation, with minor corrections, assumed 4.25 conversion rate PLN/EUR, notes in [ ]
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GROT A3: The certification process for the GROT A3 carbine is being extended.
SAN Program [comprehensive multi-effector antidrone VSHORAD]: The first battery set is to be presented to the customer [soon].
BORSUK IFV: There are approximately 250 subcontractors in the BORSUK program. Negotiations are ongoing for the second executive contract for the BORSUK IFV. Next batch is intended to be larger than 111 units. Without funds from the SAFE instrument, signing this new order so quickly would likely not be possible. Signing the contract is planned by the end of May this year [that’s SAFE deadline]. In 2026, the plan is to manufacture over 20 BORSUK IFVs.
KRAB Howitzers: In 2025, 36 KRAB self-propelled howitzers were manufactured and delivered to the army.
RATEL Heavy IFV: Work on the development of the RATEL heavy IFV is ongoing. In 2026, a 1:1 scale prototype is to be presented at the MSPO trade fair [Kielce, Poland – 2026, September]. Production readiness is planned for 2029 (at the latest by 2030). The military is expressing interest in this product, and initial opinions have been gathered.
Export BORSUK IFV: A concept for an export version of the IFV based on the BORSUK is being developed. It will likely feature a different turret but retain amphibious capabilities [Most likely Slovak turret, should be visibly cheaper as ZSSW-30 is considered expensive].
K2PL Tanks: The first K2PL tanks are scheduled to be manufactured in Poland starting from Q2 2028.
K2PL Contracts: By the end of April this year, a subcontracting agreement with HRC is planned for the production of K2PL tanks and accompanying vehicles.
Bumar-Łabędy Investment: 850 million PLN (€200 million) has been transferred from the FIK [Capital Investments Fund] for the expansion of production capacities at ZM Bumar-Łabędy. This money will fund infrastructure enabling the production of K2PL tanks (a new welding shop will be built under HRC [Hyunday Rotem Company] supervision and several halls will be modernized).
PGZ Priorities: Rockets and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are to be the priorities for PGZ in 2026.
PIORUN 2 [VSHORAD MANPADS]: Production readiness for PIORUN 2 missiles is planned for 2029. This requires building new production infrastructure in Skarżysko-Kamienna. An application for this has already been prepared and submitted, and the evaluation procedure is ongoing.
PIORUN Production: In 2025, over 1,300 PIORUN missiles were manufactured. In 2026, the plan is to produce approximately 1,500 units, with a target of approximately 2,500 units, including the first PIORUN 2 missiles.
BZE BELMA: BZE BELMA received over 300 million PLN (~€70.59 million) from the FIK to increase production capacity for mines from the current approx. 40,000 annually to several hundred thousand annually.
155 mm Ammunition: A contract based on (Slovak) technology from 2010 is being implemented for the delivery of 283,000 shells. In 2025, nearly 50,000 shells were manufactured (ZM DEZAMET).
Kraśnik Factory: A factory for 155 mm shell casings is being built in Kraśnik (MESKO). It is intended to increase production capacity from the current approx. 20,000 units per year to approx. 100,000 units per year (FIK funding).
Second Ammunition Factory: Preparations are underway to build a second 155 mm ammunition factory based on BAE Systems technology. It is to be a universal shell compatible with both the AHS Krab and AHS K9. A new casing factory and improved final assembly infrastructure for fuzes will be built at ZM DEZAMET. GAMRAT is preparing to produce gas generators (under BAE license). NITRO-CHEM will implement a new cast-loading method for filling shells (replacing the current screw-loading method). The goal is to produce over 150,000 shells annually.
Eurenco Cooperation: Cooperation with the French company Eurenco regarding the production of 155 mm modular (propellant) charges. In May this year, a joint venture is planned to be established to build a factory in Pionki. Its production capacity is expected to reach 600,000 charges per year.
FENIKS Rockets [122mm Grad-like rockets]: The production preparation program for FENIKS unguided rockets for the Homar-K launcher is in progress. Implementation will begin within a few months.
PGZ Domains: 7 product domains have been established within PGZ (armored, wheeled, ammunition-missile, soldier equipment, naval, air, electronic/air defense).
TNT Production: Construction of a second TNT production line is planned at NITRO-CHEM. It is expected to increase production by 100%. The planned cost is over 1 billion PLN (~€235.29 million).
PGZ Bonds: PGZ is analyzing the possibility of issuing bonds worth over 1 billion PLN (~€235.29 million) this autumn to obtain investment funds (likely for, among others, the expansion of NITRO-CHEM’s production capacity).
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That’s brief summary made by Mr Tomasz Dmitruk, well known Polish military journalist, based on interviews given by Mr Adam Leszkiewicz – a CEO of PGZ [Polish Armaments Group – state owned conglomerate of majority of Polish MIC industry], posted here: https://x.com/goltarr/status/2045530350252589368
The list is NOT exhaustive, there are many issues not touched, i.e. Navy, involvement in air components, or various air defense projects on higher tiers than VSHORAD.
Gemini OCR & translation, with minor corrections, assumed 4.25 conversion rate PLN/EUR, notes in [ ]
———
GROT A3: The certification process for the GROT A3 carbine is being extended.
SAN Program [comprehensive multi-effector antidrone VSHORAD]: The first battery set is to be presented to the customer [soon].
BORSUK IFV: There are approximately 250 subcontractors in the BORSUK program. Negotiations are ongoing for the second executive contract for the BORSUK IFV. Next batch is intended to be larger than 111 units. Without funds from the SAFE instrument, signing this new order so quickly would likely not be possible. Signing the contract is planned by the end of May this year [that’s SAFE deadline]. In 2026, the plan is to manufacture over 20 BORSUK IFVs.
KRAB Howitzers: In 2025, 36 KRAB self-propelled howitzers were manufactured and delivered to the army.
RATEL Heavy IFV: Work on the development of the RATEL heavy IFV is ongoing. In 2026, a 1:1 scale prototype is to be presented at the MSPO trade fair [Kielce, Poland – 2026, September]. Production readiness is planned for 2029 (at the latest by 2030). The military is expressing interest in this product, and initial opinions have been gathered.
Export BORSUK IFV: A concept for an export version of the IFV based on the BORSUK is being developed. It will likely feature a different turret but retain amphibious capabilities [Most likely Slovak turret, should be visibly cheaper as ZSSW-30 is considered expensive].
K2PL Tanks: The first K2PL tanks are scheduled to be manufactured in Poland starting from Q2 2028.
K2PL Contracts: By the end of April this year, a subcontracting agreement with HRC is planned for the production of K2PL tanks and accompanying vehicles.
Bumar-Łabędy Investment: 850 million PLN (€200 million) has been transferred from the FIK [Capital Investments Fund] for the expansion of production capacities at ZM Bumar-Łabędy. This money will fund infrastructure enabling the production of K2PL tanks (a new welding shop will be built under HRC [Hyunday Rotem Company] supervision and several halls will be modernized).
PGZ Priorities: Rockets and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are to be the priorities for PGZ in 2026.
PIORUN 2 [VSHORAD MANPADS]: Production readiness for PIORUN 2 missiles is planned for 2029. This requires building new production infrastructure in Skarżysko-Kamienna. An application for this has already been prepared and submitted, and the evaluation procedure is ongoing.
PIORUN Production: In 2025, over 1,300 PIORUN missiles were manufactured. In 2026, the plan is to produce approximately 1,500 units, with a target of approximately 2,500 units, including the first PIORUN 2 missiles.
BZE BELMA: BZE BELMA received over 300 million PLN (~€70.59 million) from the FIK to increase production capacity for mines from the current approx. 40,000 annually to several hundred thousand annually.
155 mm Ammunition: A contract based on (Slovak) technology from 2010 is being implemented for the delivery of 283,000 shells. In 2025, nearly 50,000 shells were manufactured (ZM DEZAMET).
Kraśnik Factory: A factory for 155 mm shell casings is being built in Kraśnik (MESKO). It is intended to increase production capacity from the current approx. 20,000 units per year to approx. 100,000 units per year (FIK funding).
Second Ammunition Factory: Preparations are underway to build a second 155 mm ammunition factory based on BAE Systems technology. It is to be a universal shell compatible with both the AHS Krab and AHS K9. A new casing factory and improved final assembly infrastructure for fuzes will be built at ZM DEZAMET. GAMRAT is preparing to produce gas generators (under BAE license). NITRO-CHEM will implement a new cast-loading method for filling shells (replacing the current screw-loading method). The goal is to produce over 150,000 shells annually.
Eurenco Cooperation: Cooperation with the French company Eurenco regarding the production of 155 mm modular (propellant) charges. In May this year, a joint venture is planned to be established to build a factory in Pionki. Its production capacity is expected to reach 600,000 charges per year.
FENIKS Rockets [122mm Grad-like rockets]: The production preparation program for FENIKS unguided rockets for the Homar-K launcher is in progress. Implementation will begin within a few months.
PGZ Domains: 7 product domains have been established within PGZ (armored, wheeled, ammunition-missile, soldier equipment, naval, air, electronic/air defense).
TNT Production: Construction of a second TNT production line is planned at NITRO-CHEM. It is expected to increase production by 100%. The planned cost is over 1 billion PLN (~€235.29 million).
PGZ Bonds: PGZ is analyzing the possibility of issuing bonds worth over 1 billion PLN (~€235.29 million) this autumn to obtain investment funds (likely for, among others, the expansion of NITRO-CHEM’s production capacity).
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