Raytheon Polska has a contract with HSW to produce 48 M903 Patriot launchers under Poland's Wisła air-defence programme for delivery in 2027–29. (Polish MND)
Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), part of Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ), signed a contract with Raytheon Polska on 12 August on the domestic production of 48 M903 Patriot launchers for delivery in 2027–29, the Polish Ministry of Defence (MND) and HSW announced on their websites later the same day.
The contract signing kicks off the implementation of phase 2 of the Wisła air-defence programme and the signing of agreements with Polish industry on the delivery of more components for the programme, according to the Polish MND and HSW.
HSW has subcontracted Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów to supply actuators for the launchers and Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne for the datalink terminal module. Members of the PGZ-Wisła consortium will produce other parts, including technical support containers, transport and loading vehicles, launcher and missile components, and radar systems.
In preparation for phase 1 of the Wisła programme, HSW built a production and assembly plant that could eventually become a service, maintenance, and repair centre for M903 Patriot launchers, according to the Polish company.
Attending the 12 August signing ceremony, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said the contract fulfilled his government's aim of investing 50% of weapon spending in Polish companies.
As a major component of Poland's air-defence system, the Patriot's primary mission is to combat short-range tactical ballistic missiles (including manoeuvring), cruise missiles, and manned attack aircraft in the entire flight envelope, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles.
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