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Poland to Double Piorun Missile Production for NATO

10/28/2025

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Poland's Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) produces about 1,300 Piorun missiles annually and plans to double output in 3–4 years, positioning Poland as NATO's largest source of shoulder-launched munitions.
The Piorun uses a cooled infrared seeker and a dual-mode fuze to fight drones and low-flying aircraft.
Poland's defense industry shifted from net importer to net exporter, building a regional missile supply chain and future range improvements.

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Story summary

Poland's Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) produces about 1,300 Piorun missiles annually and plans to double output in 3–4 years, positioning Poland as NATO's largest source of shoulder-launched munitions.
The Piorun uses a cooled infrared seeker and a dual-mode fuze to fight drones and low-flying aircraft.
Poland's defense industry shifted from net importer to net exporter, building a regional missile supply chain and future range improvements.