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Poland Boosts Defense: New Artillery Factory with BAE Systems
9/12/2025
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- Poland's PGZ collaborates with British BAE Systems to manufacture 155mm artillery shells, including technology transfer.
- A new factory is planned for completion by 2027 or 2028.
- Prime Minister Donald Tusk aims to boost production to 130,000 shells annually within two years.
- The deal strengthens Poland's defense amid rising tensions with Russia.
- Poland's defense budget will reach 4.8% of GDP by 2026, with EU support.
